Project Description
Size: 8,000 sf Addition
Delivery: Construction Management Services
Owner: University System of New Hampshire
Architect: Perry Dean Rogers Architects
Eckman provided construction management services for the University System of New Hampshire on this expansion of the Keene State College Mason Library. The 8,000 square foot addition, designed by Perry Dean Rogers Architects, strategically increased library capacity, providing a home for the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The new center now boasts a captivating gallery space, a dedicated auditorium, modern classrooms, and essential faculty support areas. The addition, seamlessly integrated into the existing library building, is situated along a primary pedestrian walkway, making it a prominent and welcoming feature of the campus. The exterior of the addition showcases a striking brick veneer, a design element that not only enhances the building’s aesthetic appeal but also subtly conveys the gravity and importance of the Cohen Center’s mission.
This project exemplifies Eckman’s commitment to delivering projects that not only meet functional requirements but also enrich the educational and cultural landscape of the university community. The Partnership with the University System of New Hampshire was Eckman’s third successful collaboration on the Keene State Campus.
