Student union building, lincoln university

Lincoln University, PA

This project involved the complete renovation and expansion of Lincoln University’s Student Union Building. The original structure, built in 1962, needed to be updated and modernized to meet current ADA standards and upgrade mechanical systems. Kimmel Bogrette’s solution was to strip the existing building down to its core, leaving nothing but the original columns, floor slabs, stairs and service elevator. An exterior balcony was also saved to become an interior balcony that now overlooks the atrium commons. To accommodate the University’s program, an additional 15,000 square feet were added by wrapping the exterior of the old building in a new steel and glass addition, giving the Student Union a sleek, modern look. Services include the University Bookstore, dining, student activities, administrative offices, the university television station, and seminar rooms.