Newark, Delaware
Mechanical Hall at the University of Delaware was renovated by Ziger/Snead to house the Paul R. Jones Collection, one of the largest and most complete holdings of African-American art in the world. The building consists of three galleries, a study for viewing artwork containing custom-designed flat files, a conservation room, art storage spaces, faculty offices, and a conference room.
The two-story brick and heavy timber structure was built in 1898 for mechanical and electrical engineering classrooms and a machine shop. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973.
Removal of interior partitions and ceilings revealed the original character of the building and exposed the heavy-timber structure. Plaster and paint were stripped off the walls to expose the original brick, and panels for displaying artwork float off of the existing brick walls. The palette was limited to painted drywall, Venetian plaster, dark-stained white oak floors, and white oak doors and casework. Ziger/Snead also added a new glass vestibule to mark the new entrance to the gallery.
PeopleOwner Architect Partner-in-Charge: Steve Ziger, AIA Project Architects: Joe Cellucci, AIA; Craig Carbrey, AIA Interior Designer: Designer: Carl Baker Engineer(s) Structural: Mecanical/Electrical: Consultant(s) Acoustical: General contractor Project Manager: Chris Vadas Project Engineer and Superintendant: Frank Lerro, Photographer(s) CAD system, project management, or other software used: AutoCAD |
ProductsExterior cladding EIFS, ACM, or other: Roofing Metal Windows Solar and Black-out Shades: Glazing Glass Guardrail: Julius Blum & Co., Inc. Lighting Doors Metal Frames: Curries Sliding doors: Upswinging doors, other: Hardware Hinges: Closers: Floor Closers: Rixson Exit devices: Sargent Pulls: Sliding Door Hardware: Häfele Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Casework & Millwork: Group Three, Inc.
Custom Display and Flat File Storage: Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com
Wallcoverings: Stretched Fabric Wall Paneling: J.A. Brown Co. Special surfacing:Venetian Plaster: TexSton www.texston.com Floor and wall tile: Grout: Mapei Resilient flooring: VCT: Armstrong Rubber Floor Tile: Roppe Carpet: Bolyu FurnishingsCustom reception desk: Group Three, Inc.
Custom tables: Group Three, Inc. LightingInterior ambient lighting: Office Lighting: Finelite, Inc. www.finelite.com
Fluorescent Lighting: Gūth Direct/Indirect Lighting: Downlights: Prescolite Exhibition track lighting: Edison Price Lighting Framing Projector: Litelab Conveyance |
