300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456
Client: Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Construction Completion: Various projects since 1980 (on-going)
Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation
Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) has been a prized client of Costich for over 20 years. We’ve provided civil engineering and land surveying services in conjunction with various architects, landscape architects, and stakeholders over the years. Stern Hall and deCordova and Caird Hall were our first major projects on campus and have ultimately led to wider campus analyses and master planning efforts. From the heart of campus to the Seneca Lake shoreline, Costich has played a significant role in taking HWS visions through land survey, site design and construction — and we’re proud to be part of this campus’ enduring legacy.
Located on approximately 288 lineal feet of the Seneca Canal shoreline, this project revolved around improving water access from the Hellstrom Boat House. Various permits were required to complete this project including USACOE permits, NYS-DEC Freshwater Wetland permitting, and NYS-Canal Corporation Use and Occupancy permitting. The updated design replaced the worn timber gangway and dockage, as well as addressed the deteriorating vertical sheet piling system. The completed design used an aluminum gangway and floating dock system, which provides the college crew team sufficient access on a 10′ x 120′ appendage.
The Costich team designed a new set of bleachers adjacent to Cozzens Memorial Field on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus. The new set of bleachers and related site improvements enhanced the overall pedestrian connectivity, safety and drainage of the site. Our team was responsible for land survey, schematic and design development of the bleachers, the adjacent pedestrian circulation, press box area, grading and drainage of the site, utility plan, and the construction bidding process.
Our firm provided surveying and design services for the Bozzuto Boathouse located on Seneca Lake adjacent to the main campus. This 2,000 SF boathouse is home to the colleges nationally ranked sailing team and benefits the local Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program. Our survey team completed a topographic and boundary survey of the 2.9 acre parcel, resulting in the completion of a basemap showing the existing contours, dock, drainage, railroad and other site improvements associated with the project. Costich has also been involved with updating the historic boathouse facility (which predates existing railroad) with electrical and communications services, thus modernizing the boathouse amenities. This updating process has involved coordination, design and approvals to run conduit under the existing railway adjacent to the site.
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Originally built in 1974, this multidisciplinary project resulted in the upgraded construction of the existing sports field to a multi-purpose artificial turf field, new grand stand seating, player locker rooms, and concession areas. The planning and design of the 7 acre site consisted of football fields, parking, stormwater management, lighting and more. Additional project services included field survey, town approvals and coordination with the project architect.
The construction of this $3.5 million sports facility allows sports teams to practice during the often unpredictable northeastern winter months. Moreover, by moving sports teams into this new indoor turf field, other facilities are freed up across campus to accommodate recreation activities and intramural sports. Costich designed the expansive site to integrate the indoor turf field and related parking and pedestrian circulation into the surrounding landscape, including a comprehensive stormwater management solution. This project involved conducting a NYS archaeological review, a Long Form EAF (parts I and II) and achieved all municipal approvals.
The Gund Partnership retained the services of Costich to perform master planning, schematic and design development phases for placement of a new academic building dedicated to the teaching of dance, music and theater. The project was part of a $28 million dollar capital improvement project on the Hobart and William Smith campus. This 50,000 SF facility is now the centerpiece of a new Arts Quad and serves to define the entryway to the college.
To initiate the project, our team met with the Gund Partnership to determine approximate limits, review available mapping and prepare an existing features plan. Staff evaluated the architect plans with respect to civil, zoning and site issues, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking and utilities. Findings were presented in a workshop setting and conceptual drawings were prepared to address any and all concerns. Further design development resulted in generating a complete plan set including demolition plans, circulation plans, as well as grading, stormwater and utility plans.
Originally constructed in 1958, the HWS Tennis Center was completely rebuilt during the summer of 2017. The Costich team was responsible for the land survey, schematic design and design development of the new tennis court facilities. The project entailed layout of the tennis courts, including court lighting, the observation building, location of future bleacher area, pedestrian circulation, grading and drainage, as well as utility design and coordination. The playing surface is Action Pave Acrylic Color Systems, a durable, glare-free, non-peeling, non-fading coating suitable for the weather in the Northeast.
HWS has been one of Costich’s most prized client’s since opening our doors. We’ve had the privilege of working on countless projects with the college, including but not limited to:
