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Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

 

Centre Region COG, Parks and Recreation, State College, PA

 

 

Located in the heart of the Centre Region, the Millbrook Marsh Regional Nature Center, consisting of 62 acres of native marshland and farmland, will take full and responsible advantage of the resources that the natural land has to offer.

The facility master plan and long range design parameters for the regional nature center were developed in conjunction with the Clearwater Conservancy, PSU Cooperative Wetlands Center and the citizens advisory group.  The plan concept utilizes a pedestrian path to connect nodes of activities. The former farm property and existing barn will be a focal point for programmatic activity thus preserving the more fragile lands of the marsh for more selective and controlled use.  The farmyard will be strengthened by adding additional program buildings between the existing farmhouse and barn.  The facility master plan is in  Phase I implementation which includes renovation of the existing barn, with detailed planning currently underway for development of the Orientation Center and Program Activities Building.

General Aviation Terminal

 

University Park, PA

 

 

Located in the geographic center of the Commonwealth, the University Park Airport is a primary gateway to the Centre Region for visitors and commerce . The new General Aviation Terminal is the signature piece of the General Aviation Facility. The 6,200 SF building was designed to enhance both landside and airside experiences through the use of high ceilings, extensive glazing to capture views of Mount Nittany, natural finish materials, logical and efficient circulation patterns and landscaping.  The interior of the General Aviation Terminal showcases examples of Pennsylvania hardwood building products made from oak, cherry, walnut, maple and ash. Many of the wood products were donated to the project by the Hardwood Lumber Manufacturer’s Association of Pennsylvania which promotes best management and sustainable forestry practices.  In addition to administrative offices, dispatch and pilot’s lounge and kitchen, the facility includes a generous waiting room, an executive conference room and a multi-purpose/conference facility.

Golden Pond Program Center—Legacy Lodge

 

Hemlock Girl Scout Council, Huntingdon County, PA

 

 

Legacy Lodge Dining Hall is located at the Hemlock Girl Scout Council’s Golden Pond Program Center in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

The Dining Hall provides seating for approximately 130 girl scouts and troop leaders, and features a full service kitchen as well as a kitchenette for troop use.

Designed for use as lodging (housing two troops of 24 girls each), when not in service as a dining hall, the building provides two entrance halls with sleeping mezzanines above, two sets of restroom and shower facilities, a sub-dividable great hall, two stone fireplaces, and two sets of cooking facilities.