Nesocpeck State Park

NESCOPECK STATE PARK VISITOR’S CENTER

Dennison Township, PA

Owner

Department of General Services Harrisburg, PA

Design Professional

Eyerman, Csala, Hapeman & Handman Architects Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Project

Located near Lake Francis, this 6,200 square foot State Park Visitor’s Center and Park Office includes a three-story exhibition space consisting of wood-trimmed laminated beams, brick piers and a skylight. L.R. Costanzo took great care not to disturb the natural surroundings.

Challenges

  • Site located adjacent to a stream
  • Refrain from disturbing natural surroundings

Solutions

  • Provide protection to assure that no construction materials or equipment violated the stream environs
  • Temporary controls to protect the environment
  • Used natural, environmentally friendly construction materials

Construction Details

L.R. Costanzo experts coordinated/scheduled/constructed:

  • Classroom equipped with hands-on audio/visual equipment for continuing education about the environment
  • Custom cabinetry and exhibition displays
  • Standing seam metal roofing
  • HardiePlankTM siding