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Chestnut Hill College Gulati Complex

Owner/User: Chestnut Hill College An underutilized lower level gymnasium was upgraded
with color, light, ventilation, and a new mezzanine, which
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
combine for a healthy, cheerful place for students, staff, and
Design Statement: Chestnut Hill College desired to faculty to exercise. The adjacent McCaffery Lounge curves
transform underutilized spaces into a modern fitness around a stone fireplace, with bold colors and graphics used
center and social gathering area with cafe that would build to literally express the school’s core beliefs around a ceiling
upon the college’s mission for health in body, mind, and frieze. “Circle the City with Love” in multiple languages
spirit. The 11,300 SF Gulati Complex includes a 5,000 SF rings the room, celebrating the ministry of the Sisters of
fitness center, adjacent McCaffery Lounge cafe and social Saint Joseph.
gathering space, plus an outdoor entrance pavilion and
plaza. A new entry pavilion and exterior plaza link the Gulati
Complex with nearby buildings, extending the piazza of the
The complex incorporates visual cues to the heritage, core Logue Library and serving as a welcoming center of campus
values, and history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and for students and visitors.
Chestnut Hill College. The design responds to the college’s
desire to impact the whole person – from individual fitness
to school community – while celebrating and highlighting
the school’s vitality. Architect of Record: Lee A. Casaccio, AIA

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