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Measuring the Impact of New Facilities

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Categories: Resources

Hastings+Chivetta is privileged to have assisted Murray State University (MSU) with the development of a new and transformative Science Quad over the past 15 years.  The complex of buildings was completed in three phases: Biology (2004), Chemistry (2009), and Engineering and Physics (2018)...

Designing Student Centers to Bolster Retention

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

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In the Fall of 2019, the Washington, D.C. based advocacy group Higher Learning Advocates reported that nationally only 13% of higher education students lived on-campus.  For commuters and part-time students, especially, who are physically separated from day to day campus life, access to socialization, support services and student-centered space has become a key component of academic success...

Making the Most of Your Existing Facilities

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

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In these unprecedented times, we understand that institutions want to make the most of existing campus facilities.  Renovating existing spaces can be an efficient and cost-effective option for meeting your campus needs...

Adapting K-12 Libraries to Social Distancing Guidelines

Thursday, June 4, 2020

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Our K-12 library analysis considers furniture layouts, high-touch areas, traffic flow, and space utilization. These analyses enable customized guidance for your students’ safe return to school libraries...

COVID’s Impact on Student Life Facilities

Thursday, June 4, 2020

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Student life facilities are extremely important in defining the culture and traditions of a collegiate campus.  Student unions and campus centers must consider necessary reconfigurations and changes to these shared facilities to meet social distancing requirements...

COVID’s Impact on Athletics and Recreation Facilities

Thursday, May 21, 2020

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In our new normal of social distancing, there are necessary changes in  athletic and recreation facilities to ensure the safety and health of users and participants. Hastings+Chivetta is partnering with clients to navigate these changes...

Preparing for Students to Return

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

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We are living in a world with a new normal that requires at least six feet between us to keep everyone safe. The impact is universal, forcing us to reimagine the ways we live, work, and learn...

H+C gives back to frontline COVID-19 responders

Friday, May 1, 2020

Categories: In the News

Hastings+Chivetta is fully committed to utilizing all tools available to create the best experience possible for our clients. We typically use our in-house 3D printer to produce models and work through conceptual ideas at client meetings, providing a hands-on tool to help our clients understand all options available for their facility...

Hastings+Chivetta’s COVID-19 Response

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Categories: In the News

March 17, 2020 To our clients and business partners:As we monitor and learn more about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), our hearts go out to all who have been affected. At Hastings+Chivetta, we believe it is our responsibility to prioritize the health and well-being of our employees, clients and communities we work and live in...

H+C Celebrates 60 Years of Architectural Excellence

Friday, March 6, 2020

Categories: In the News

Hastings+Chivetta Architects is excited to be celebrating our 60th anniversary and the firm’s success over the last six decades. We’ve grown into a national full-service architectural practice providing design, planning, interior design, and construction administration services for corporate, institutional, government, and private clients...