MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON-CALL
Gienapp Architects has performed many services for Middlesex Community College. We have conducted numerous studies that formed the basis of capital improvements for the college’s Bedford and Lowell campuses. At the Lowell Campus’s Federal building, Gienapp Architects determined the cause of ongoing water infiltration that was resulting in significant damage to the building, as well as designing repairs to make the building weather-tight. We also reconfigured the Pollard Building, a former mill that had been used as commercial offices. Gienapp Architects designed a plan to convert the existing offices into classroom space, while also providing a student lounge and a new accessible entrance for the lobby. We have also performed numerous masonry repairs, window replacements, mechanical systems upgrades and roof repairs for the college.
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NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON-CALL
As part of our on-call contract to provide services as needed to North Shore Community College, Gienapp Architects has completed several projects of varying size. Several small projects have included accessibility upgrades, enhanced security and fire prevention systems, and building envelope maintenance.
Notable larger projects include the renovation of a previously under-utilized space into a vibrant campus bookstore, complete with space for merchandising, areas for college apparel and gear and a café for students to socialize in. Another large project was the design and installation of a new 20’ by 60’ greenhouse, featuring space for the college’s growing horticulture and life science program. The space features ramp access and raised planters, making the program fully accessible for all students.
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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Gienapp Architects has performed numerous projects for the Town of Reading’s public schools. At the historic Joshua Eaton Elementary School in Reading, Gienapp Architects was brought in to perform an assessment of the existing condition of the building’s clock tower (a town landmark). Following this, we designed the restoration of the tower, including replacement of the flush board wood siding, selective replacement or restoration of the original wood quoins, a new copper roof and a new electrical clock system.
Further work done for the Town of Reading following this included several studies performed at the Killam School conducted to determine the best use of space. We provided preliminary design options for several improvements, including redesign of the school’s library, accessibility improvements and reconfiguration of bathrooms. We designed and administered a large-scale replacement of windows at the school and performed numerous other capital repairs. At the Wood End Elementary School, Gienapp Architects was responsible for the design and construction administration of replacement skylights along a major school corridor.
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GLOUCESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
The Beeman and Plum Cove Elementary Schools in Gloucester, MA, are both located in areas close to the sea and are subject to difficult weather. Under an existing on-call contract with the City, our team was engaged to provide some much-needed repairs at the modular classroom buildings located at both schools. The modular classrooms faced problems with water infiltration, which had developed into issues with damage, rot, and creature intrusion.
Our team conducted a careful conditions assessment to determine the source of water infiltration, using thermal imaging to non-invasively identify areas of concern. This was followed by our team designing targeted solutions for the schools’ needs, including roof and siding replacements (with improved flashing at key problem points), new gutters and downspouts at the buildings, and the installation of wire mesh to prevent rodent intrusion and damage. This project also featured accessibility improvements, replacing non-code-compliant railings and improving accessibility for entryways.
Following this work, the City engaged Gienapp Architects to conduct further repair work at both school buildings. This included the replacement of damaged siding areas and re-painting at both buildings, with an emphasis on durable solutions that will withstand the area’s harsh weather conditions.
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ESSEX NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, a vocational high school located in Danvers, Massachusetts, has a large campus consisting of a number of buildings. Since its merger with the North Shore Technical High School in 2014, the school has seen a notable increase in enrollment. In order to increase their capacity to offer quality educational programming to a growing student body, the school engaged Gienapp Architects to perform an assessment of the school’s South Campus in order to develop a Master Plan.
Our team conducted a thorough survey of the existing buildings, assessing each building’s capital maintenance needs, structural condition, systems status, and overall utility. Using this information, we developed a number of planning options for the school, along with feasible ways to enact them.
Following this, our team was hired under an On-Call contract to provide further services to the school. This work has included HVAC and electrical improvements, flooring replacements and line repainting at the Alumni Gym, door and window replacements, and the demolition of an unused science building to be converted into green space.
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