The following are completed Commercial projects.

Project Name

BP Gas Station /Robyn's Shoppe

Location

Route 271 and PA Turnpike
Donegal, Pennsylvania

Description

Contemporary large gas station with multiple food service vendor facility.

Strong colors, shiny surfaces, affective interior design and curb appeal desired was achieved.


Project Name

John Stuckey Ford, Inc.    Additions and Alterations

Location

Route 22 West, Ft. Fetter Place
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, 16648

Description

Multiple projects by Frank Dachille Architects over many years have maintained a "state of the art" sales and service facility for this family-owned "Ford Store".

Truck repair shop additions, business office improvements, showroom renovations, shop addition, and auto parts and service facility alterations are indicative of John Stuckey Ford's commitment to customer service and satisfaction. A thoroughly modern paint shop addition and an exterior refurbishment with a unifying marquee have enhanced this service-oriented business now led by John Stuckey.

 

Project Name

Highland Mutual Insurance Co.    Addition and Alterations

Location

426 Main Street
Berlin, Pennsylvania, 15530

Description

Using an existing featureless residential building and adding a large wing and entrance portico opening onto a newly acquired side lawn, this project transformed the building into a statement of the company's conservative, sound, and frugal policies.

Private offices, open-staff work areas, computer space, and storage areas were planned.

Data

2,784 sq. ft.

Contractor

Bill Good Contractors
 

Project Name

Automated Office Systems    Commercial Office Building

Location

Budfield Street
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904

Description

The owner's program included office space, a classroom, a computer repair area, a sales area, and an expansion area. Working with the owner's contractor, FDA provided the design for a minimum cost facility taking advantage of the sloped site, allowing entrances to be developed on both levels. Simplicity and the use of economical materials were key to this project.

Data

5,040 sq. ft.

Contractor

Wilcon, Inc.
 

Project Name

New Branch Office At Duncansville for Laurel Bank and New Office Complex for Willard Stuckey

Location

Route 22 West
Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635

Description

The renovation of this former Howard Johnson Restaurant into a bank and office complex proved to be very advantageous for both tenants. Desiring only limited area but a good location, the sharing of this building called for individuality while still maintaining an image of unity.

Skillful management of space and individual requirements resulted in satisfaction and efficient application of personnel movement for both occupants.

Data

3,840 sq. ft.

Contractor

Hench Bros., Inc.
 

Project Name

Penn Furniture    Altoona Store

Location

Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, Pennsylvania

Description

The Owner acquired a defunct grocery store building which was inadequate in size and appearance, and was generally run down. The design solution included the addition of 10,000 square feet at the front of the building creating a dramatic skylighted entry, and a fully developed dock at the rear. The roofing of the existing building was removed and upgraded. A single-ply membrane roof was installed overall. The HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems were renovated and supplemented as required to render this building into a completely new facility.

Data

35,000 sq. ft. total, including 10,000 sq. ft. addition

Contractors

General and Plumbing:    Hughes-Crawford Company

HVAC Contractor:    George Schultz & Son

Electrical Contractor:    Cambria Electrical Services

Signage Contractor:    Altoona Neon & Sign Service
 

Project Name

Reese Electric    Alterations to Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station

Location

Short & Matthew Streets
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15901

Description

The owner's program for revitalizing a deteriorating Victorian Era freight station into a modern electrical retail and wholesale business provided the framework for this project. The refurbishment of significant architectural features and installation of new elements such as show windows, signage, interior finishes and, of course, lighting were completed.

The building spaces include a retail showroom, wholesale sales area, warehousing space, and a company business office. Landscaping of the limited site area was important to the success of this project.

Data

8,400 sq. ft.

Contractor

The Construction Group



Project Name

Richland Camera Shop

Location

Richland Mall
Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Description

This design has an integrated interior and exterior which uses forms, shapes, and materials to suggest photographic equipment.

The exterior is constructed of durable aluminum shapes, metallic laminated plastic, vinyl wall covering and glass. The interior features a balcony for office and storage use, dramatically sloped ceilings and colors coordinated with the Kodak product packaging.

 
 

Project Name

United States National Bank    Drive-In Banking Facility and Customer Parking

Location

Franklin and Lincoln Streets
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15901

Description

This project provides downtown Johnstown with two new 24-hour drive-through ATM's with an after-hour depository, a walk-up teller window, and a new rear lobby entrance from the fully landscaped parking area, which includes a guard house and storage building. The motif for this project was coordinated with the overall city planning, and also reflects the building materials of the existing bank's office building.

Data

ATM Buildings:    227 sq. ft.
Guard House:    120 sq. ft.
Storage Building:    242 sq. ft.

Contractors

General Contractor:    Berkebile Brothers, Inc.

Electrical Contractor:    Robert K. Orris
 

Project Name

United States National Bank    Trust Department Tenth and Eleventh Floor Renovations

Location

Main and Franklin Streets
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15901

Description

This total renovation of two floors of a 1920's building required the complete replacement of all building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, windows and interior finishes.

The design features a combination of open plan office spaces and individual executive offices developed around an open stair providing visual and staff communication between the two floors.

Data

9,500 sq. ft.

Contractors

General Contractor:    William C. Murray Company

Electrical Contractor:    Yoder Electric, Inc.

Interior Furnishings:    Keystate/Steelcase
 

The following are also Commercial projects that have been completed.

 
The American Outfitters
Retail Stores
  • Viewmont Mall
    Scranton, Pennsylvania

  • Washington Crown Center Mall
    Washington, Pennsylvania

  • West Manchester Mall
    York, Pennsylvania
Ashbridge Oil Co., Inc.
  • New BP/Robyn's Store - Donegal

  • Town Hill Four Seasons Restaurant Renovations
Thomas Chapple
  • New Era Building Design
Copper Beech Townhomes
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania Townhomes
  • Northbrook Greens Townhomes
  • Oak Hill Townhomes
  • Purdue Townhomes
  • Radford, VA Townhomes
Cove S.T.O.R.E.
  • Renovations for Tenant Spaces
Crown American Corporation
  • New Lobby to Fairfield Holiday Inn
Federal Savings Bank
H.F. Lenz Co.
  • Major Renovations for Pittsburgh Bank Building
Hoffman Funeral Home
  • New Funeral Home
Laurel Bank
  • Commercial Lending Department Renovations

  • Consumer Loan Department Renovations
Lincoln Supply and Equipment
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Major Builders, Inc.
  • University Park Retail Space Addition
MountainTop Technologies, Inc.
  • Interior Space Plannning
Rizzo's Restaurant
  • Addition and Renovations
Sherer Oil Company
  • Convenience Store - Ligonier

  • One-Story Attendant Building - Connellsville

  • One-Story Attendant Building - Ebensburg

  • Station - Blairsville

  • Station - Broad Street, Johnstown

  • Station - Nanty Glo

  • Station - Windber

  • Station & Convenience Store, Elton Road, Johnstown

  • Station & Convenience Store, Route 53, Johnstown

  • Station & Convenience Store - Vinco

  • Three Canopies - North Versailles
Stelco Electric
  • Office Building
Three Rivers Bank
  • ATM Installation

  • Franklin Mall Renovation

  • Interior Design
United States National Bank
(U.S. Bank)
  • 4th and 5th Floor Renovations

  • 9th Floor Renovations

  • ADA Alterations

  • Computer Room Renovations

  • Motorbank relocation - Johnstown

  • Richland Mall Kiosk

  • Seward Branch Renovations

  • Somerset Branch HVAC Renovations

  • University Heights Branch - Addition and Renovations

  • Various Automatic Teller Machine Installations (ATM)

  • Westmont Branch HVAC Renovations

  • Westmont Branch New Lobby Renovations

  • Westmont Branch New Vault and ATM

  • Westmoreland Mall Kiosk

  • Windber Branch Renovations

  • Window Replacement
WPP Dough Company, Inc.
  • Building Addition
 

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