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COMMERCIAL
Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
Branch Office - Northwest
Client: Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union
Location: 1029 Pittsburgh Avenue, Erie, PA 16505
Size: 2,745 Square Feet
Completed: May 2012
Narrative: Renovations were done to this previous banking facility to create a more comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for the members of a local Federal Credit Union. While needed repairs were done to the exterior of this 2,745 square foot building, the interior was demolished and entirely rebuilt, complete with individual office spaces as well as a relaxing sitting area. The interiors of this building sport a softer, more flowing look which is reinforced by the water feature that serves as the focal point of this design.
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Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
Branch Office - Southwest
Client: Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union
Location: 1595 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508
Size: 2,638 Square Feet + 461 Square Feet Canopy
Completed: December 2003
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Project Architect at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: Substantial renovations and an addition were designed to convert an outdated and vacated 2,245 square foot medical clinic building into an attractive 2,638 square foot Federal Credit Union branch office with a 393 square foot drive-up canopy. The site is a small corner lot that was designed into a workable drive-thru layout. The building exterior respects both the commercial street on the front and the residential neighborhood behind using brick, cast stone, and hipped roof forms. The interior is a colorful and energized space using glass block, black-out ceiling, neon and LED lighting, creative millwork, and marketing elements for a unique "banking" experience.
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Corry Federal Credit Union
Main Office
Client: Corry Federal Credit Union
Location: 728 Worth Street, Corry, PA 16428
Size: 11,978 Square Feet
Completed: August 2006
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: This project involved designing a 11,978 square foot facility to accomodate a fast-growing Credit Union. The building plays well with the hillside using two levels with on-grade access. There are two tenant spaces - each with its own entrance - in addition to the Credit Union facility. The two story lobby provides ample daylight through upper arched windows. The site is adjacent to a municipal park, and many spaces were oriented to provide views of the green parkland.
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Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
Branch Office - Harborcreek
Client: Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union
Location: 4268 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510
Size: 9,100 Square Feet + 1,120 Square Feet Canopy
Completed: October 2007
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: The site plan developed the narrow site to provide a two-story facility, 9,100 square feet (4,000 square feet per floor + partial basement) nestled between two separate parking areas. The building envelope was designed to provide lots of daylight on both floors. Detailed millwork designs enhance the state-of-the-art banking equipment. The lobby includes open teller stations, a 2-sided fireplace, creative lighting, and lively finish colors and surfaces.
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Braddock State Farm Insurance
Client: State Farm Insurance
Location: 1338 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504
Size: 2,165 Square Feet Renovation + 362 Square Feet Addition
Completed: September 2006
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: A 2,165 square foot two-story cape cod residence was converted into 2,527 square feet of accessible offices for an insurance agent. Work included a reconfiguration of the interior, along with a 362 square foot addition on the back. The site work included new parking and landscaping. A small garage on the back was converted into an independent office space with its own restroom a year later. Exterior design and finishes were carefully crafted to enhance the context of its residential neighborhood.
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Courtyard Wineries
Client: Courtyard Wineries LLC
Location: 10021 West Middle Road, North East, PA 16428
Size: 5,930 Square Feet of Existing Building Renovated
+ 1,480 Square Feet Addition
Completed: August 2010
Statement: Mr. Trott designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: A former office supplies outlet store was converted into a 7,410 square foot winery facility providing commercial sales and wine tasting in the front, with wine production, bottling, and shipping in the back. This accessible winery includes two tasting spaces - contemporary and traditional - along with a spacious sales lobby, tasteful restrooms, a private barrel room, production areas, tank rooms, and offices. The design is Mediterranean themed, and employed extensive custom detailing.
more photos
Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
East Lake Road Office - Lobby
under construction
More Commercial Projects
Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
Branch Office - Northwest
Client: Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union
Location: 1029 Pittsburgh Avenue, Erie, PA 16505
Size: 2,745 Square Feet
Completed: May 2012
Narrative: Renovations were done to this previous banking facility to create a more comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for the members of a local Federal Credit Union. While needed repairs were done to the exterior of this 2,745 square foot building, the interior was demolished and entirely rebuilt, complete with individual office spaces as well as a relaxing sitting area. The interiors of this building sport a softer, more flowing look which is reinforced by the water feature that serves as the focal point of this design.
more photos
Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
Branch Office - Southwest
Client: Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union
Location: 1595 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508
Size: 2,638 Square Feet + 461 Square Feet Canopy
Completed: December 2003
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Project Architect at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: Substantial renovations and an addition were designed to convert an outdated and vacated 2,245 square foot medical clinic building into an attractive 2,638 square foot Federal Credit Union branch office with a 393 square foot drive-up canopy. The site is a small corner lot that was designed into a workable drive-thru layout. The building exterior respects both the commercial street on the front and the residential neighborhood behind using brick, cast stone, and hipped roof forms. The interior is a colorful and energized space using glass block, black-out ceiling, neon and LED lighting, creative millwork, and marketing elements for a unique "banking" experience.
more photos
Corry Federal Credit Union
Main Office
Client: Corry Federal Credit Union
Location: 728 Worth Street, Corry, PA 16428
Size: 11,978 Square Feet
Completed: August 2006
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: This project involved designing a 11,978 square foot facility to accomodate a fast-growing Credit Union. The building plays well with the hillside using two levels with on-grade access. There are two tenant spaces - each with its own entrance - in addition to the Credit Union facility. The two story lobby provides ample daylight through upper arched windows. The site is adjacent to a municipal park, and many spaces were oriented to provide views of the green parkland.
more photos
Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
Branch Office - Harborcreek
Client: Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union
Location: 4268 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510
Size: 9,100 Square Feet + 1,120 Square Feet Canopy
Completed: October 2007
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: The site plan developed the narrow site to provide a two-story facility, 9,100 square feet (4,000 square feet per floor + partial basement) nestled between two separate parking areas. The building envelope was designed to provide lots of daylight on both floors. Detailed millwork designs enhance the state-of-the-art banking equipment. The lobby includes open teller stations, a 2-sided fireplace, creative lighting, and lively finish colors and surfaces.
more photos
Braddock State Farm Insurance
Client: State Farm Insurance
Location: 1338 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504
Size: 2,165 Square Feet Renovation + 362 Square Feet Addition
Completed: September 2006
Statement: Mr. Trott was not "Architect of Record" but designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: A 2,165 square foot two-story cape cod residence was converted into 2,527 square feet of accessible offices for an insurance agent. Work included a reconfiguration of the interior, along with a 362 square foot addition on the back. The site work included new parking and landscaping. A small garage on the back was converted into an independent office space with its own restroom a year later. Exterior design and finishes were carefully crafted to enhance the context of its residential neighborhood.
more photos
Courtyard Wineries
Client: Courtyard Wineries LLC
Location: 10021 West Middle Road, North East, PA 16428
Size: 5,930 Square Feet of Existing Building Renovated
+ 1,480 Square Feet Addition
Completed: August 2010
Statement: Mr. Trott designed and managed this project while a Partner at Thomas J. Freeman Architect PC.
Narrative: A former office supplies outlet store was converted into a 7,410 square foot winery facility providing commercial sales and wine tasting in the front, with wine production, bottling, and shipping in the back. This accessible winery includes two tasting spaces - contemporary and traditional - along with a spacious sales lobby, tasteful restrooms, a private barrel room, production areas, tank rooms, and offices. The design is Mediterranean themed, and employed extensive custom detailing.
more photos
Widget Financial (formerly Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union)
East Lake Road Office - Lobby
under construction
More Commercial Projects
