Our WorkRockwell Hall

Design Brief

Rockwell Hall is the iconic gateway building for SUNY Buffalo State and the centerpiece on campus. The adaptive reuse and comprehensive renovations to the former Burchfield Penney Art Center is comprised of expanded Art Conservation and Music Department program space. New laboratory, photography and library spaces have been provided for Art Conservation. The Music Department renovations include an acoustically designed and meticulously crafted 200-seat recital hall used for student, faculty and guest artist performances. Peer-to-peer collaboration is possible through advanced computer networking, allowing musicians to simultaneously perform with others around the globe in real time. General Classrooms have been renovated providing much needed surge space for the campus. Complete rehabilitation of the mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems, life safety upgrades and energy efficient design strategies provided as part of this project reflect Buffalo State’s commitment to providing world-class learning environments.