Construction in High Gear for September Re-Opening of Prellwitz Chilinski Associates’

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BOSTON, MA — June 13, 2012 — Construction is underway on a major renovation of Northeastern University’s Curry Student Center and Eatery. Working closely with Northeastern Dining, Prellwitz Chilinski Associates (PCA) is reviving the center to create a "hip" social and dining hub for the campus.

The Curry Student Center - located at the epicenter of student life on campus - operates as a venue for special events, student services, dining and student activities. The University sought to revitalize the Center, which was last renovated in 1992, to become a renewed center of activity and a showcase for students, faculty and visitors.

PCA’s design program includes the complete renovation of the 514-seat, ground floor dining area and the addition of a new 3,000 SF structural glass mezzanine with 168 dining seats and 28 lounge seats. The mezzanine - "floating" within the two-story space - links dining and student center functions, creating vibrant flow-through and gathering places for both commuter and resident students.

The Center’s setting at the heart of this city campus inspired an edgy, urban feel for the eatery. Chic, up-to-date finishes and comfortable seating areas create a student-friendly ambiance, offering a variety of dining experiences from counters to lounge areas, and encouraging use throughout the day.  The wide array of dining options and vendors are unified with muted individual branding and the use of Northeastern’s bold red color to create a cohesive identity for this active space. Dining selections include Northeastern’s own branded food concepts, popular local operators and national vendors.

With the renovations of the Curry Student Center, PCA has now worked with Northeastern University on all of their dining hall facilities. This long-term collaboration has garnered multiple industry awards and exceeded occupancy/revenue expectations campus-wide. 

About PCA
Prellwitz Chilinski Associates (PCA, Inc.) is a Cambridge-based, full-service architectural firm of 40 people who enjoy putting design into action on behalf of clients. Whether transforming a dated student dining facility into a campus-wide destination or integrating student’s 24-7 study patterns with non-traditional dining options, our progressive, practical approach to student life facilities has enriched campus communities since 1982. Visit www.prellwitzchilinski.com.

Contractor
Suffolk Construction

Contact:
Wendy Prellwitz, 617.547.8120 x216
wprellwitz@prellchil.com

Jef Leon, 617.547.8120 x253
jleon@prellchil.com