Dellside Dormitory

Additional Info

Award Winner : Vesta Modular

Architectural Excellence : The Hill School, a private boarding high school, had an immediate need for additional dormitory space to support a growing student population and plans to renovate existing dorms in the future. Vesta Modular came up with a unique floorplan that housed 28 students, 1 staff room and 1 family staff room with a lounge space, laundry facilities, gang restrooms and a gender-inclusive restroom. The building is approximately 7000 sf, consisting of 14 modules set as a single story. The challenge was the site location, which was overlooking a dell and an underground creek, therefore no work could be done below grade. The school elected to use a site-installed faux ledgestone skirt around the perimeter to make the building stand out, as well as TREX decking and ramps to match the campus aesthetic. The new “Dellside Dorm” is a space for students to live comfortably so they can focus on their education.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Since the existing site conditions did not allow us to perform any work below grade, we had to approach the foundation in a creative way, using wedge anchors and an existing concrete foundation slab and utilities from a previous modular classroom building. The building was designed with the plumbing centrally located and limited to three modules, minimizing the amount of manifolding and utility connections required during installation. The building was designed to be relocatable in the event the customer wants to expand in the future.

Green Building Description : The Dellside Dorm was designed with high consideration for the comfort and quality of living for all the students and staff in the dorm. Every space was designed to have their own individual window and PTAC unit, allowing the occupants to control their room’s temperature, daylighting and ventilation. The layout was also designed so that each module consists of a room on either end with a central corridor. Having only two rooms per module provides a double wall separation between bedrooms, ensuring sound and privacy for the residents. With an exterior door directly from the lounge, the students can easily take advantage of the outdoor space including seating and ping pong tables.

Installer Firm Name : Quality Modular

Occupied Date : 9/2/2021

Owner Firm Name : The Hill School

Production Start Date : 4/16/2021

Project Location City : Pottstown

Project Location State Name : PA

Technical Innovation : Timing was the most important driving factor for the customer, so VESTA had to maximize the amount of work completed at the manufacturer to maintain schedule. This building had most components installed at the factory from the LVT flooring to the storefront glass doors. The faux ledgestone wainscoting on the building exterior was important to the customer to guarantee the dormitory did not have an “off the shelf” feel and was totally customized. We were able to complete this project on time so the students could move in as planned, ready for the new school year.

Total Square Feet : 7056