Part 5: Final Recommendation - SUNY Cobleskill

KRECOMMENDATIONS
SUNY Cobleskill Facilities Master Plan – Phase 5 Report
November 2011
GROUP 3 – SUPPORT INITIATIVES
GROUP 4 – OPEN SPACE INITIATIVES
3A REORIENT STUDENT SERVICES TO INCREASE VISIBILITY OF AND
ACCESSIBILITY TO KNAPP HALL
Knapp Hall contains the bulk of administration functions at SUNY
Cobleskill. Like many of the buildings on campus, Knapp was constructed
in the late 1960s. However, unlike many of the other buildings on campus,
Knapp recently received a major renovation and is in excellent condition
(aside from the roof, which is replaced as part of this initiative).
While the building is suitable for its function as an administration building, it
has a distinct internal focus with no visual connection to campus circulation
routes or its surrounding context. The final FMP proposes a medium-level
renovation of the northwest wing of the building, replacing the existing
enclosure with a new glazing system. This increased transparency will
help to integrate Knapp Hall with adjacent open spaces and buildings
and create a more welcoming appearance.
3B UPGRADE SYSTEMS IN MACKEY SERVICE BUILDING
Mackey Service Building contains a combination of facilities offices and
various service workshops such as carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
As mentioned in Section B of the Phase 3 report, the office portion of
the building is poorly organized and is not suitable for its function. The
workshops and garage also need to be upgraded and realigned with
separate but adjoining spaces for each trade. The final FMP calls for a
50% interior demolition of Mackey Service Building and an upgrade of
existing mechanical systems.
In summary:
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The Mackey Service Building Complex provides service functions
for the entire campus including shops, grounds maintenance
and shipping and receiving.
It is necessary to have adequate storage to service and protect
campus maintenance and service equipment.
It is necessary to provide adequate facilities for trades groups
including grounds and shops, electrical, plumbing, HVAC,
carpentry, and locksmith.
3C PROVIDE BASIC UPGRADE OF WAREHOUSE
This building is a component of what is known as the Mackey Service
Complex. The final FMP proposes a medium-level renovation of the
building systems to better support the campus’s storage and Facilities’
needs.
3D RENOVATE PHYSICAL MAINTENANCE (PM) SHOP
This building is part of the Mackey Service Complex. The final FMP
proposes a medium-level renovation of the building and a replacement
of the roof.
3E PROVIDE NEW BUILDING TO SUPPORT UNIVERSITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND WELCOME CENTER
This initiative provides a new building dedicated to the University Police
Department (UPD) and Welcome Center southeast of the Child Care
Complex, adjacent to the W-Lot. This is an ideal location for the UPD
as it is in close proximity to the main campus but removed from the
center of activity. The Welcome Center is an important component of this
initiative, providing a “front door” to the campus and greeting visitors
with a positive first impression.
Table K12
UPD/Welcome Center 2009 Per FMP
30,722 nasf 32,720 nasf
University Police Department n/a 3,200 nasf
Welcome Center n/a 800 nasf
Note: Refer to Section L - Demolition for additional information.
4A DEMOLISH EXISTING RYDER HALL
Ryder Hall contains offices for Liberal Arts & Sciences. The building is in
poor condition and will be demolished after being used as surge space.
4B DEMOLISH EXISTING BRICKYARD POINT
As part of the final FMP, Brickyard Point, the Student Activities building,
is demolished. Student Activities from Brickyard Point are expanded and
relocated to the Student & Community Center (2C).
4C DEMOLISH EXISTING BEARD WELLNESS CENTER
As part of the final FMP, Beard Wellness Center is demolished and Wellness
is relocated to the Student & Community Center (2C). In particular The
Beard Wellness Center cannot be vacated and demolished until the
Wellness Center can be relocated into its new home in the Student &
Community Center.
4D DEMOLISH EXISTING PORTER HALL
Porter Hall is a student dormitory that was constructed in the early 1970s.
The final FMP proposes to demolish this building.
4E DEMOLISH EXISTING CHAMPLIN HALL
Champlin Hall contains campus dining and a portion of Culinary Arts.
The final FMP proposes to demolish Champlin Hall, consolidating dining
and Culinary Arts in Prentice Hall and the new addition to Prentice (2E).
4F DEMOLISH EXISTING KNISKERN HOUSE
An addition and renovation of Kniskern House is currently planned to
accommodate the University Police (relocated from Johnson Hall). This is
intended to be a temporary solution; the final FMP relocates the University
Police Department (with a Visitor Center) to a new building after 2018, at
which time Kniskern House is proposed to be demolished.
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