The Philadelphia Commercial Team is proud to spotlight Simmons Hall at The Linsly School in Wheeling, West Virginia, a new residence hall designed to provide modern housing for the school's boarding students. Founded in 1814 by Noah Linsly, The Linsly School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day and boarding school serving students in grades 5–12. Located in Wheeling, Linsly describes itself as the oldest preparatory school west of the Alleghenies. Simmons

Pella Gunton recently partnered on the PACE Place project in Star City, West Virginia, providing window solutions that support the building's durability, performance and welcoming design. Designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood, PACE Place incorporates natural materials and residential-scale architecture to create a warm, inviting environment. The building's design balances functionality with a residential aesthetic that complements the surrounding comm

Our Commercial Team is proud to share the completion of the window replacement project at Allegheny College’s Reis Hall. This project called for a thoughtful approach, updating aging windows while preserving the building’s historic character. With its brick façade, detailed stonework, and signature arched openings, it was essential that any new solution complement the original architecture rather than compete with it. To achieve this, the team partnered with Mosites Construct

The Pittsburgh Commercial Team is excited to spotlight Sally's Sanctuary, a new 50-bed women's shelter designed to provide safety, support, and essential resources for women and children experiencing homelessness. The facility offers a secure and welcoming environment where individuals and families can access the care and assistance they need as they work toward rebuilding their lives. Sally's Sanctuary is part of City Mission's efforts to provide support and resources to tho

The Pittsburgh Commercial Team recently completed an exciting window replacement project at the Science and Technology Center on PennWest University's California campus in Pennsylvania. The project focused on replacing outdated windows with updated Pella products to enhance the building's appearance and overall performance. The Science and Technology Center underwent a refresh that incorporated new windows designed to provide improved energy efficiency, sound control, and las

The Pittsburgh Commercial Team completed an exciting project at The Rise, a 12-story upscale apartment building located in State College, Pennsylvania. Designed to serve students attending Penn State University, the development offers modern apartment living with a variety of amenities and convenient access to campus. The Rise features apartments ranging from studios to five-bedroom units, providing students with a variety of living options. Residents can enjoy amenities thro

The Pittsburgh Commercial Team completed an exciting project at The Maxxen, a 13-story luxury apartment building located in State College, Pennsylvania. Situated just steps from the Penn State University campus, the development offers residents a convenient location near the university while providing modern apartment living. The Maxxen follows the success of The Rise, a nearby residential development located just three blocks away. Having previously collaborated with the sam

The Pittsburgh Commercial Team completed an exciting renovation project at Highmark Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer team. Located in Pittsburgh's Station Square, the stadium offers views of the city's skyline and its FIFA-certified soccer field, providing fans with a unique setting to enjoy the game. The renovation focused on transforming the stadium's luxury boxes to enhance the viewing experience for fans. The project involved replacing the existing fixed

The Pittsburgh Commercial Team is excited to spotlight Clairton Inn Apartments, a historic redevelopment project located in Clairton, Pennsylvania. The project received a 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Award, recognizing its architectural design and contribution to the surrounding area. The development features 49 affordable apartment units situated above four commercial retail spaces. By combining residential housing with commercial opportunities, the pro

The Pittsburgh Commercial Team completed a window installation project at the Joan Clark Davis Center for Interdisciplinary Learning at Winchester Thurston School. The renovation transformed a former office space into an educational facility designed to support a high-performance learning environment. An important aspect of the project was creating an energy-efficient educational space while working toward performance levels as close to Passive House standards as possible. Th