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Design Moves Ahead for Easthampton CitySpace
websitebuilder • Feb 14, 2018
Easthampton, MA
Design is moving forward on the complete renovation of Easthampton CitySpace which currently occupies the Old Easthampton Town Hall (1869). The Old Town Hall was designed by architect Charles Parker and consists of brick, Portland brownstone, and Nova Scotia stone masonry bearing walls with timber-framed floor and roof. The renovation will include improvements to the interior spaces as well as the construction of a new lobby and elevator addition. Future phases will also include a complete restoration of the prominent front façade.
Architect: Kuhn Riddle Architects
After over 50 rewarding years of geotechnical engineering practice, the last 28 of which were with GNCB as an Associate, David Freed retired on December 31, 2023. In 1995, David established the geotechnical engineering practice that provided many of GNCB’s clients, as well as his core clients, an integrated engineering service in foundation design. David’s presence both enhanced the structural engineering staff with a greater understanding of geotechnical theory and practice as well as provided the firm’s clients with a fortuitous combination of structural and geotechnical engineering services that lasted throughout the project. David’s experiences at GNCB provided the basis for his paper “Benefits of In-House Collaboration of Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Services” that appeared in the 2008 Geotechnical Special Publication No. 180 that honored his University of Florida professor, Dr. John Schmertmann. David’s geotechnical work crossed a wide range of projects and foundation types; he developed an expertise in resolving construction problems. He will be greatly missed at the firm, but please join us in wishing David all the best in his retirement.
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