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Old Chapel Student & Event Center

2019 Accessible Design Awards

Award – William D. Smith Memorial Award

Project name: Old Chapel Student & Event Center

Project location: Amherst, MA

Firm name: Finegold Alexander Architects

Jury comments: The Old Chapel is proof that accessible design and historic buildings do not have to be at odds with each other. The interventions are thoughtful, appearing as though they have always been there. Even the entry ramp is beautiful—harmoniously and elegantly meeting the existing chapel and its landscape.

Client: University of Massachusetts Building Authority

Consultants: Barr & Barr; ART Engineering Corp.; Arup; Crabtree McGrath Associates; Fuss & O’Neill EnviroScience; Jensen Hughes; Kessler McGuiness & Associates; Massachusetts Historical Commission; Preservation Technology Associates; Preserve UMass; RSE Associates; Stefura Associates; STIMSON; The Green Engineer; VHB; VJ Associates

Photography: Robert Benson

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  • # Accessible Design
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