Robert Lingenfelter Earns PA License as Landscape Architect |
Robert Lingenfelter has recently been granted licensure from the Pennsylvania State Board of Landscape Architects. Robert earned a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY ESF at Syracuse University in 1996 and has studied overseas in Barcelona, Spain. In 2004, Robert joined WMF to enhance the company’s site planning, landscape design and graphic communication services. Since joining WMF he has been involved in numerous notable projects around the region including Edinboro University of Pennsylvania New Student Housing, Edinboro, PA; Bellefonte Streetscape Improvements, Bellefonte, PA; and Canfield Hill, HoliMont Ski Area, Ellicottville, NY. Robert is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA’s Campus Planning and Design Professional Practice Network, The American Chestnut Foundation and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County. He has also been involved in the community through such organizations as The State Theatre – Special Events Committee, Tri-County Habitat for Humanity, and the Municipal Art Society of New York. |
Submitted by L.Cranston, 7.3.2008 |
WMF Wins NAIOP Award for Penn State Erie REDC Project |
WMF's design of Penn State Erie's Research and Economic  Development Center has won recognition by the NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties). WMF won the "Traveling Gun" award for the best project outside of northeast Ohio.
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Submitted by L.Cranston, 5.16.2008 |
Anna Childe appointed to State College Borough Design Review Board |
. Anna Childe has been appointed to the State College Borough Design Review Board. Anna will serve a four-year term concluding in 2011. |
Submitted by L.Cranston, 4.29.2008 |
Paul Kerr appointed to EIT Program Advisory Board |
. Paul Kerr has been appointed to the Erie Institute of Technology Building Construction Program Advisory Board. In this capacity Paul will assist in curriculum development and be a liaison between field application and classroom theory. |
Submitted by L.Cranston, 4.29.2008 |
Phi Sigma Kappa Breaks Ground in State College, PA |
 Phi Sigma Kappa Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 24,2008. Weber Murphy Fox is the architect and construction manager for this $1,300,000 renovation to the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity House in State College. Shown in the photo with Anna Childe, AIA (right) are Penn State University President Dr. Graham Spanier (middle), and Phi Sigma Kappa Board Member Scott Dillow (left). |
Submitted by L.Cranston, 4.29.2008 |
Recent Additions to
the WMF Team |
Weber Murphy Fox has recently hired several new employees to join their team.
Peter Baker and Matt Gillette have been hired as Field Supervisors. Gary Lindenberger (shown) has been added as a Project Manager at the Erie office. |
Submitted by L.Cranston, 4.29.2008 |
CSU Rec Center is LEED Certified
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Weber Murphy Fox, in association with Sasaki Associates, designed the new signature 136,000 square foot state of the art recreation center at Cleveland State University..
The building was designed to maximize openness and visual awareness of the  facility’s activities, both from the interior and exterior. Innovative design solutions were implemented to achieve a LEED certified building with little to no additional costs.
Features include an interior three-story atrium, gymnasium, a multiple athletic center, multipurpose rooms, racquetball and squash courts, running and jogging track and over 17,000 square feet of weight and fitness areas. An in-house wellness center provides coursework and training for health and fitness. The building was strategically located adjacent to the existing physical education building that affords access to an Olympic-sized pool, training pool, and three-court varsity basketball arena.
WMF and Sasaki worked closely with Jack Boyle(VP of Business Afffairs and Finance at CSU) and Ed Schmittgen (CSU University Architect) to make this project a reality. |
Submitted by C. Haynes, 3.31.2008 |
| WMF Principals to Speak at Regional Conferences |
Dennis Wilkins, AIA and Kim Jeffreys will be presenting a paper at the 2008 Spring KAPPA Conference in early April. The topic is "Design on a Dime: Good Design does not Have to Cost You More". The Conference is geared to Facility Managers responsible for the college campus. A portion of the presentation will discuss current trends in the College and University market.
Bill Helsley, AIA, Chuck Haynes and Kim Jeffreys will be presenting a paper at the 2008 National Long Term Care Conference in Pittsburgh (late April) and Harrisburg (mid May). The topic is "Achieving Architectural and Interior Design Excellence: Enhancing Resident Care and Profitability While Upgrading the Budgeting Process, Design Excellence and the Relationship with Your Architect". The Conference is geared to Long Term Care providers. A portion of the presentation will discuss current trends in the Long Term Care market. |
Submitted by C. Haynes, 3.31.2008 |
WMF Recently Awarded Several New Projects
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WMF is pleased to have several exciting new projects on the horizon. Projects the firm has recently been awarded include:
- Cleveland State University New Student Housing
- Construction Management Services for Zurn Science Center Renovations at Gannon University
- Pitt Bradford Fisher Hall Lab Renovations
- Mercyhurst Audrey Hirt Academic Building Additions
- Penn State University (Altoona) New Sheetz Family Health Center
- New Bethel Park High School
- The Ohio State University Mansfield Campus Student Center/Recreation Center Study
WMF is currently in the process of recruiting new staff to accomodate the increase of work. If you are interested in a position with WMF, please view our EMPLOYMENT page. |
| Submitted by L. Cranston, 2.26.2008 |
Properties Magazine Article Highlights WMF |
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Submitted by C. Haynes, 5.23.2007 |
WMF Selected as Design / Builder for Holiday Valley Tamarack Club |
We are proud to announce that we have been selected to design and build a new luxury condominium hotel, the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley. WMF has been a valuable partner with Holiday Valley for over 20 years. We look at the Tamarack Club as an opportunity to add to our portfolio of work that includes beautiful resort facilities as the Yodeler Lodge, Tannenbaum Lodge, Inn at Holiday Valley, Creekside Learning Center and Resort Services Center.
WMF has many years of experience in hotel design and construction complemented by a vast portfolio of ski resort facilities.
For additional information please contact Holiday Valley at 716-699-3500 or www.tamarackclub.com
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| Submitted by C. Haynes, 4.24.2007 |
NIRSA Names WMF Project as one of it's national award winners |
 The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association has selected the CSU Recreational Center as a 2007 Outstanding Indoor Facilities Award winners.
The announcement was made at the Annual NIRSA Conference and Recreational Sports Exhibition on Satuday April 21 in Minneapolis, MN.
To learn more about NIRSA go to www.nirsa.org |
| Submitted by C. Haynes, 4.24.2007 |
