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 American Outfitters Retail Stores |
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| Ashbridge Oil Co., Inc. |
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| Thomas Chapple |
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| Copper Beech Townhomes |
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| Cove S.T.O.R.E. |
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| Crown American Corporation |
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| Federal Savings Bank H.F. Lenz Co. |
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| Hoffman Funeral Home |
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| Laurel Bank |
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| Lincoln Supply and Equipment |
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| Major Builders, Inc. |
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| MountainTop Technologies, Inc. |
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| Rizzo's Restaurant |
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| Sherer Oil Company |
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| Stelco Electric |
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| Three Rivers Bank |
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| United States National Bank (U.S. Bank) |
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| WPP Dough Company, Inc. |
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