Education Studio

The human endeavor is to learn and to continue to learn throughout our lifetime. Weber Murphy Fox designs learning environments within two distinct markets Education (K12 and College & University) and Libraries.

K-12 - It is said that no one appreciates experience until they have it. While this may be a universal truth, it certainly applies to planning, designing, and constructing a public school building. WMF’s experience is substantially deeper than most “School Specialists” because we build a large percentage of the schools we design. Regardless of the delivery system…because we are builders, we are better architects and because we are architects, we are better builders.

College & University - The College and University Studio have experience in collegiate projects of all types and sizes on both large campuses and small throughout the Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York region. Project types include:

classroom buildings
student housing
performing arts venues
research & instructional laboratories
recreation and student centers
career services and placement
food service areas
bookstores
greenspace
campus-wide studies
individual building feasibility studies

Libraries - It is our experience there are four distinct characteristics that define a great library.

User-centered design
Balance between technology and shelved media
Design innovation
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The community library can play an active role in enhancing the vibrant relationship between the Library and community.

New High School, Bethel Park School District, Bethel Park, PA

Case Studies

Cleveland State University, New Recreation Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Northland Public Library, Renovations & Expansion, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Penn State University, Research & Economic Development Center, Erie, Pennsylvania

Bethel Park Public Library, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Penn State University, MBNA Career Services Center, University Park, Pennsylvania

Penn State University, West Campus Housing, University Park, Pennsylvania

Oswayo Valley School District, Elementary School Renovation, Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

Penn State Harrisburg, New Student Housing, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Mercyhurst College, Audrey Hirt Academic Building, Erie, Pennsylvania

Girard School District, Elk Valley Elementary, Girard, Pennsylvania

Titusville District-wide Improvement Program, Titusville, Pennsylvania

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Crawford Hall, Edinboro, Pennsylvania

Raymond M. Blasco, MD Memorial Library and Bayfront Cultural Center, Erie, Pennsylvania