UMASS AMHERST
hampshire dining hall | amherst, ma
COST
$15.5M
COMPLETION DATE
September 2013
SIZE
46,000 SF
SUSTAINABILITY
LEED Gold Certification
ARCHITECT
Bergmyer Associates
Boston, MA
AWARDS
Food Management Magazine
2014 Best Concepts Award
Architecture Portfolio
2014 Outstanding Design
Ranked 3rd in the country for best campus food by The Princeton Review
Centró Fusion™: One of our latest, forward-thinking designs. Twelve unique, multi-cultural dining platforms are fused together around a central core: the kitchen. This efficient solution promotes shared equipment and staff between various venues, reducing overhead costs considerably. The layout provides 360 degrees of display cooking, which is not only visually enticing but helps shorten lines as well.
The hottest, new, innovative dining trends fill this space. Local gardens and sustainable seafood farms provide fresh foods and support the local community. Infused waters, fresh juices, and healthy grab-n-go options promote wellness. Students are provided with several allergen-free, vegan, and kosher options. An economical, imaginative, and energetic design that encourages community and healthy eating.
PUBLICATIONS
Food Management Magazine, UMass tops 2016 Princeton Review Best Campus Food listing,
August 30, 2016
Foodservice Equipment Reports, Kitchen Design Double Duty, September 1, 2016
Food Management Magazine, Best College Dining Halls?..., September 12, 2014
Food Management Magazine, A Tour Through the 2014 FM Best Concept Award Winners, August 26, 2014
Campus Dining Today, Hampshire Dining Commons Renovation at UMass Amherst, Spring/Summer, 2014
The Boston Globe, Campus dining is a big industry..., September 10, 2013