Worcester-based design and construction firm Cutler Assoc. will build four projects this summer for local colleges and universities, including Clark University in Worcester, Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mount Ida College in Newton, and the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H.
"Our long-term relationships with these local colleges and universities are based upon trust and customer satisfaction," said Rod Shaffert, vice president of Cutler’s Scholastic Division. "We are honored that each of these clients have asked us to return to their campuses with the confidence their projects will be delivered on-time with value-driven solutions."
Two residence halls will be renovated and a new admissions annex constructed at Clark University. The work in the 1958-built freshmen residences, Wright and Bullock Halls, will update the lighting and finishes to create a modern environment. Additional common spaces will be added and accessibility will be improved by the addition of elevators. The 67,600-square-foot renovation is designed by Cutler Design.
Constructed adjacent to the existing admissions building, the new annex will serve as a meeting and conference space for prospective students. The 7,200-square-foot, steel-framed building has a brick veneer with a Trombe wall and is designed by Lamoureux Pagano Architects. Both projects at Clark are expected to be completed in August.
Mount Holyoke’s Porter Hall will also be renovated, the sixth in a series of residence hall updates completed by Cutler. Designed by Cutler Design, the project will update the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection infrastructure of the 1897-built building, increasing energy efficiency and providing life-safety updates.
At Mount Ida College, Cutler’s team will update the 350-bed Malloy Hall, the college’s largest residence hall on campus. The project will update the courtyard, the entry lobby and reception area, and a variety of common areas including lounges, bathrooms, kitchen and laundry. HVAC upgrades will add efficiency to the heating and cooling system of the buildings.
Cutler is designing and building a new turbulence research facility at the University of New Hampshire. The 12,400-square-foot facility will include a 300-foot wind tunnel that will support research by faculty and students. The $2 million project is designed by Cutler Design and will be completed in the fall.
