Montgomery County Community College: South Hall Renovations

Project Description

South Hall is located on Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown Campus. It is the center of student services and activities such as admissions, financial aid, academic advisement, academic support services, and the library. Also found in South Hall are The Science on a Sphere, Game Room with ESports Arena, and Monty’s Market.

Project Details

  • Client Montgomery County Community College
  • Sq. ft. 89,000
  • Completed 2023

South Hall, a 2-story 89,000 SF building, once housed multiple functions that were no longer needed. The existing spaces were not used efficiently and the entrance area was dark and unwelcoming. Our study determined the main goal was to change the overall appearance, increase visibility, and make  the spaces attractive to students. From the start, design strategies were mindful of staying on a limited budget. We proposed to connect the Lobby and the floors above with a new, open stair. This new…

South Hall, a 2-story 89,000 SF building, once housed multiple functions that were no longer needed. The existing spaces were not used efficiently and the entrance area was dark and unwelcoming. Our study determined the main goal was to change the overall appearance, increase visibility, and make  the spaces attractive to students. From the start, design strategies were mindful of staying on a limited budget. We proposed to connect the Lobby and the floors above with a new, open stair. This new stair is a central feature of the Lobby and is visible from each programmatic “zone”, including e-Gaming, table games, Lounge areas, and the Student Support Center. Existing partitions were removed to filter light throughout and visually connect all functions. New furniture was part of the budget to complement the upgrades. Following the study, Spillman Farmer completed construction documents and renovations were completed in early 2023. It is planned to renovate the remainder of the building in future phases.