Education
STUDENT LIFE | SCIENCE | LIBRARY | CLASSROOMS | LABS | DINING HALLS
For many years, MCF has been at the forefront of academic architecture, establishing a remarkable track record while collaborating with nearly fifty institutions across fifteen states. Our unwavering dedication to this field has been instrumental in creating transformational opportunities for learners nationwide. Our portfolio in higher education is diverse and includes active classrooms, modern residence halls, state-of-the-art instructional facilities, cutting-edge health science spaces, innovative research labs, vibrant student centers, inviting dining facilities, well-equipped athletic centers, awe-inspiring theaters, and outstanding fine arts facilities.
Remaining attuned to the ever-evolving landscape of campus trends is a priority for us. By staying up-to-date with the latest developments, we can optimize space utilization, enrich campus life, streamline project delivery, and effectively manage costs. Our commitment to understanding and implementing these trends ensures that the spaces we design are tailored to meet the unique needs of each institution and the communities they serve.
Scaife Hall, School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
MCF Architecture is the Architect of Record for the Renovation and Addition of Scaife Hall on Pitt's Oakland Campus. This new Universitry of Pittsburgh Medical School Building includes a seven-story west wing with an updated anatomy lab to accommodate 150 students. The learning space includes a new divisible 600-seat lecture hall, team-based learning rooms, classrooms, small group collaborating rooms, wet/dry teaching labs, new anatomy lab, and an AR/VR Tech lab. This Medical Academic School is now a social hub activated by a new monumental stair and interactive multimedia displays.
TYPE Addition / Renovation
SIZE 109,000 sqft.
Christ the Teacher, Academic Building
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio has been growing in its enrollment in recent years, and as such has had a great need for more academic instructional space on campus. From previous master plans, it had been determined that the program of this roughly 110,000 SF building would include academic spaces for the University’s readily growing Business, Nursing, and Engineering programs, as well as a conference space for the University’s many religious and outreach conferences held throughout the year. The addition of these spaces on campus will allow the University to provide their students with state-of-the-art facilities for these programs and allow greater capacities of students to be added to the programs in the future. In addition, the building features offices for the University’s Admissions and Enrollment departments, and will be used to showcase many of the University’s prime academic offerings to both new and prospective students.
TYPE New Construction
SIZE 110,000 sqft.
Life Science Building
University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg
MCF Architecture’s design included the creation of a new facade, multiple entry points and a variety of learning spaces including: Nursing Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab, Anatomy & Physiology Lab, a Simulation Suite, Atrium, Microscopy Digital Imaging Lab, NMR/Instrumentation Lab, Tissue Culture Lab, Student Capstone Labs, Exam Room, Greenhouse and Atrium. The building has a new corridor connection, creating a unified Life Sciences Complex.
TYPE Addition / Renovation
SIZE 32,085 sqft.
2023 Project Finalist - MBA Building Excellence Awards
University Commons
Carlow University
The University Commons at Carlow was programmed and designed to transform the social and learning environment of the entire campus by providing accommodations for student life, dining, active learning and community engagement. The Commons building embodies the new vision of the University integrating an array of facilities to support student and faculty learning and collaboration. The University Commons is a beacon and home for the state-of-the-art Digital Learning and Innovation Center, art gallery and flexible conference space.
TYPE Renovation
SIZE 82,500 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
LEED Silver Certified
Center for Digital Learning and Innovation
Multipurpose Assembly Space
McGinley Center for Student Success
Active Learning Classrooms
New Campus Heart and Beacon
Sis & Herman Duprè Science Pavilion
Saint Vincent College
The Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion at Saint Vincent College is a combination of a new central building and the renovation of three 1960's science facilities. The project was completed in four phases over five years. The new facility was designed using concepts recommended by Project Kaleidoscope which encourages interdisciplinary learning.
TYPE Addition / Renovation
SIZE 107,000 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
LEED Certified Gold
Project Kaleidoscope Principles
Integrated Science Program
Student / Faculty Research Environment
Science on Display
Part of a Sustainable Campus
Additional Projects
Innovation Hub
Clarkson University
The Innovation Hub project is the dynamic re-imagining of the 1970’s Education Resource Center (ERC) located at the center of the University’s Potsdam campus. MCF’s design will transform the existing building into a space for entrepreneurship and collaboration between the Colleges of Engineering, Business and Arts & Sciences.
TYPE Addition / Renovation
SIZE 73,000 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
2-Story Collaboration “Hub”
Maker Space
Center for Innovation
Learning Commons
Gallery & Archive
Nursing & Health Sciences Building
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
The Health Sciences Building was designed to provide a new home for a nationally recognized Nursing program and teaching lab spaces for the Biology and Chemistry departments. The two-story LEED Gold Certified building houses state-of-the-art SIM labs and clinical spaces. Highlighted by a vaulted-entry space with a skylight, the structure serves as a welcoming focal point at the west end of the campus quad.
TYPE New Construction
SIZE 26,422 sqft.
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