Hammel Associates Architects LLC

06/06/2024

Take a minute to check out the June 2024 Parking & Mobility magazine article featuring the Christian Street Garage, Ewell Plaza and the Lancaster Public Library!

How The Lancaster Parking Authority Helps Transform a Blighted City Block

06/21/2022

Scouts arriving this week for the 2022 camp season at the Bashore Scout Reservation will be using facilities at the Upper Shower House for the last time. Following the closing of this year’s camp season, the existing shower house will be demolished, and construction of a new modern facility with 10 individual shower/restrooms will begin. Design services for this project were donated by Hammel Associates and Robert R. Desmarais, PE in support of the PA Dutch Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and construction services will be provided by Arthur Funk and Sons.

06/16/2022

Bethel AME Church in Lancaster unveiled their vision for expansion and modernization of the Bethel Campus at a special event on June 10th. Their historic church will be renovated and expanded, and the Bethel Cultural Center, housing the Hopkins Study Center, the Cunningham-Jackson Community Senior Center, the Jean Polite Food Bank and “Living the Experience,” a creative, spiritual and interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad will be comprehensively renovated. Learn more about how Bethel AME is changing the community in southeast Lancaster City, as well as opportunities to support this capital campaign at bethelamelancaster.com.

04/19/2022

Helping a local Yacht Club to get pretty again...stay tuned!

02/01/2022

Our staff visited High Concrete’s manufacturing facility in Denver, PA last week to review and approve sample precast concrete panels for Eurofin’s new parking garage at their Leola campus. The garage will have a capacity for 1,249 vehicles to support Eurofin’s continued growth and success. Special thanks to High Concrete for their hospitality and tours of the architectural and structural fabrication facilities and storage yard.

01/25/2022

Construction at Guinston Presbyterian Church is moving along quickly. The 4,000 SF addition is taking shape as the roof trusses are being stalled. We are excited to be a part of this project along with Arthur Funk & Sons.

Be sure to check back for more construction updates!

01/17/2022

Working with Melmark, Hammel Associates prepared a concept design for a new Health and Wellness Center at Melmark’s Berwyn, PA campus. This facility will serve youth and adults with allocated spaces for performances, play, exercise and general fitness to enhance the daily lives of both students and staff.

12/10/2021

Hammel Associates is pleased to showcase the completion of a private residential project in Lancaster, PA. This new master bedroom suite is fully accessible and features walk-in closets, a new bathroom and changing room for the adjacent pool. The addition is located on the edge of the Pequea Creek flood plain, is designed to be elevated on concrete piers to protect the property and minimize environmental impact and maximizes the panoramic views of the creek and surrounding Lancaster County farmland. On the exterior, the painted wood siding blends with the materials utilized on the existing structure and compliment the natural environment. Focal points inside include the beautiful wood beams, pilasters and ceilings and the bedroom stone accent wall, blending the feel of outdoors inside.

12/02/2021

Be sure to check out the One United Lancaster article featuring the Lancaster Public Library and Christian Street Garage!

What was it like building the Lancaster Public Library and Christian Street Garage on the east side of Ewell Plaza?

11/30/2021

Hammel Associates Architects is proud to announce that our project at the Columbia Market House has earned the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County 2021 C. Emlen Urban Award for Community Revitalization.

Since 2017, the Market has been closed to the public. This rehabilitation and renovation project has restored the formerly closed facility, taking it back to its original use as a fresh food market. The Market House now features 22 market stands and a new restaurant as an anchor tenant within the 8,500 SF space. This redevelopment is the result of a partnership between CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health and the Columbia Borough to both restore the market building and provide local residents with healthy food options within walking distance of their homes. The Market House also serves as a community space for residents to gather, host informational lectures and receptions, and celebrate special occasions.

The beloved original brick floor was removed for safety and cleanliness, salvaged and selectively reinstalled in prominent areas, paying homage to the original market. New market stands were constructed, inspired by details of the original stands, and interior screen walls were designed to recall the intricate design of the roof trusses.

Exterior restoration included the reconstruction of the original timber frame roof overhang on the North facade, masonry restoration, window and door repairs, roof repairs, new lighting and signage. The roof overhang will provide a covered area for stands when the market extends outside during periodic street closures of Sadie Lane.

Congratulations to the project team and Lancaster community for the outstanding achievement!

11/22/2021

Hammel Associates Architects is proud to announce that our project at the Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church has earned the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County 2021 C. Emlen Urban Award for Preservation as an excellent example of adaptively reusing a historic church building for use as a modern worship space, while respecting and retaining the original historic character, a challenge that is facing many historic Lancaster County churches today.
This project began with a feasibility study and schematic design, exploring options, to expand and simplify the existing sanctuary to allow greater flexibility during worship. Those options led to a project that included a comprehensive renovation of their existing sanctuary, which was completed in time for a celebratory service on Easter Sunday.

The two additions flanking the main entry provide a fully accessible restroom and a mother’s room. The additions were constructed of locally sourced field stone to match the existing historic masonry and included an authentic slate roof. Original stained glass windows were removed from the side facades of the entry to create new door openings, and relocated to the exterior of the new additions to preserve the character of the original church, while simultaneously providing the necessary privacy within the new spaces.

The sanctuary renovation, completed in collaboration with Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc., retained the existing pews, restored the original dramatic painted ceiling and re-opened the choir loft while completely re-designing the chancel area. The original chancel design featured multiple levels and built in elements which severely limited the use of the space. By providing an accessible, open and flexible space, the church is able to incorporate a variety of worship styles, musical groups and other performances, while remaining within their beloved church sanctuary.