DRAW Collective is collaborating with PennWest California University on the construction of a new state-of-the-art science building, prominently located at the campus entrance. This new facility will replace two outdated buildings and feature advanced laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics. During planning, the team prioritized designing highly flexible labs that accommodate a wide range of […]
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With softball growing in popularity, paired with the growing demand for turf fields in the and the local need for complexes to host events and tournaments, the University determined that upgrades were a priority as well as to make the facility accessible for all who attend a game. After reviewing several options from the study,
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Vickroy Hall Renovations Living on campus is a vital and exciting part of the college experience. Moving away from home can also be challenging and an anxious transition in a student’s life. To support this major transition and enhance this exciting chapter, the Office of Residence Life at Duquesne University set out to create a
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DRAW Collective worked with Waynesburg University to design a new Center for Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation to support the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science’s mission to enhance research, education, and training in the field of criminal justice and forensic investigation. The two-story building encompasses 7,500 SF with a partial basement and is located
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DRAW Collective partnered with Point Park University to create a Master Space Plan for its unique urban campus in downtown Pittsburgh. Unlike most traditional campuses, Point Park’s buildings are organized vertically, presenting both challenges and opportunities for how space can be used. The goal of the study was straightforward: understand how existing spaces are utilized
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DRAW is working with West Virginia University to renovate several chemistry and biology labs on their Potomac State College campus. These renovations will bring new life to ageing teaching spaces and include lab spaces, prep rooms, and office space – as well as a comprehensive upgrade to the building’s electrical services. The existing lab spaces
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Waynesburg University came to DRAW Collective with an idea: to establish a space for their new co-curricular innovation hub, dubbed the ‘eHIVE’ (entrepreneurial Hub for Innovative Ventures and Endeavors). The design of this space was pivotal in realizing their overarching vision: developing a culture of proactive, innovative, and ethically sound problem-solving aimed at equipping students
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DRAW worked with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) to construct three student success-focused spaces totaling 8,000 square feet, with two additional projects currently under development. DRAW provided architectural services to move the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) and Writing Center from their current locations to a new home in the Stabley Library. DRAW worked with both groups
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DRAW has a long history with Waynesburg University including multiple projects at their stadium and in support of their Division III Football, Soccer and Lacrosse teams.DRAW designed the original Fieldhouse at the southern end of the stadium to house locker rooms for the Football, Soccer, and Lacrosse teams along with training facilities to support student
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Westminster College desired to upgrade its athletic facilities to improve the athlete and student body collegiate experience. This included a complete field replacement of the men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse field with synthetic turf, LED lighting, fencing and safety netting, and terraced spectator bleacher seating. The field and seating were designed to meet ADA
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