University of the Arts
University of the Arts
Administrative Offices
As part of an ongoing series of modest improvements and reconfigurations to administrative offices in Dorrance Hamilton Hall, BluPath renovated the President’s Office, CFAO and Provost suites.
BluPath provided architectural and interior design services.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Interior renovation and furnishings
Photography | Mark Stehle Photography
University of the Arts
Von Hess Resource Center
The University of the Arts asked BluPath Design, as part of our campus architect services, to redesign the second floor of Anderson Hall, the primary visual arts studio building for the campus. The key component of the masterplan was to integrate the new Richard von Hess Graduate Resource Center, which serves graduate students in the museum design and book arts programs, with a new presentation room, seminar room and book binding studio.
BluPath’s work included architectural design and documents, and custom millwork and furnishings.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
BookArts and Museum Studies renovation
Photography | Courtesy of The University of the Arts
University of the Arts
Crafts Program Feasibility Study
University of the Arts commissioned BluPath Design to examine the feasibility of renovating the historic registered Furness Building and adding gallery and linkway additions to create a new center for the Crafts program.
The proposed work would completely renovate the Furness Building, currently dormitories, into studio, gallery, classroom, and administration spaces for the Crafts programs-Fibers, Glass, Ceramics, Metals, and Wood- as well as house some Sculpture studios.
The Furness Building, located at the corner of Broad and Pine Streets, is attached to Hamilton Hall, designed by John Haviland in 1824 and enlarged by William Strickland in 1838.
BluPath analyzed the current and future needs for the Crafts programs, documented the existing facilities, developed a proposed space plan and ‘test-fit’ the program into the building. We then developed the layout and scope of work with the client, structural and systems engineers and construction manager, to prepare a complete report, including project schedule and cost estimate.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Master Plan and Feasibility Study with Cost Estimate
University of the Arts
Book Store
The University of the Arts needed to move the school’s book and supply store from an inefficient, undersized and hard to find closet to a more central and convenient location. The new store, previously a dark, rabbit warren travel agency, features new street signage and storefront windows and door. BluPath designed the new retail, storage and support spaces within a modest budget, including efficient supply and storage areas, flexible slat wall display system at check out desk and walls, and circular track lighting with style and sparkle.
BluPath provided programming, masterplan, design, documentation, construction administration and furnishings and store fixture design services.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Retail renovation and fit-out
Photography | Mark Stehle Photography
