Marist College
Hancock Center for Emerging Technology
Project Overview
- New classically-styled stone building with modern design techniques
- Carefully excavated the rock ledge for foundations while maintaining integrity of water main underneath
- Managed this major project within an active campus site
The new home for the School of Computer Science and Mathematics occupies a prominent site at the heart of Marist College’s campus, sitting atop a bluff overlooking the Hudson River and its magnificent valley. The Hancock Center carries forward the quiet Gothic architectural tradition established by the Marist Brothers at the turn of the 20th century, with its rustic stone walls, red brick window surrounds and limestone detailing.
The Hancock Center is organized by an “L”-shaped plan that improves the definition of two of the campus’ green spaces, the Hudson Meadow and the Quadrangle. The main entrance is located at the base of a generous stair tower that serves as a beacon for the college, visible from the campus entry gate and from across the river. A second entrance off the Meadow offers 24-hour access to the building’s three computer laboratories. To the west, a three-story wing provides offices for faculty and administrators, as well as conference and seminar rooms; a lower level tucked into the slope of the site accommodates offices and computer labs. The north wing houses technology development suites on the ground floor and two levels of classrooms above.
