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View of the main dining hall entry with new coffee station to the right

University Dining Hall Renovation and Kitchen Upgrades

Colgate University – Hamilton, NY

Enhancing Experience and Efficiency

Beardsley Architects + Engineers worked with Colgate University to renovate and modernize Frank Dining Hall, the campus’s main dining facility since the early 1980s. The goal was to enhance the student dining experience and increase the efficiency of food service operations.

Student makes meal selection at the new gluten free serving station
Large timber table with coffee carafes located in the center of the dining hall

Student Dining Hall Renovation

The project updated approximately 4,000 square feet of kitchen and dining areas. A new coffee station was added near the main entrance for better visibility and traffic flow, while the original station was converted into a soup and salad station. An allergen-free food station and cohesive new breath guards with integrated lighting and heating improved the overall servery design.

Chefs prepare food in the newly renovated kitchen in Frank Dining Hall

In the Kitchen

Kitchen upgrades included a new walk-in cooler, modifications to the main kitchen hood, conversion of an existing cooler into a freezer, a new pot wash station, structural floor repairs, and full electrical updates to support new equipment. In addition, the kitchen line was reconfigured to improve efficiency and adjacencies.

Food Service staff load and unload a large commercial dishwasher in the Frank Dining Hall kitchen
Students make meal selections at the main dining hall serving line

Contemporary Finishes

Finishes in both the dining hall and kitchen were refreshed with new flooring, tile, wall treatments, lighting, and architectural details. Additionally, in response to COVID-19, Beardsley and Colgate added convenient grab-and-go stations to provide safe, quick meal options for students on the move.

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