Southside Precast Products was called upon to provide their Architectural Precast Stone for the new dorm project designed by FJF Architects of Rochester, NY. The work consisted of window sills, banding and special lintels for windows and structural support for a port cortchea at the main entrance of each dorm. Both buildings were designed as mirror images of each other.

The Architect introduced a center reveal for each Arch and port cortchea pieces. This simple design was done at a minimum cost and put a beautiful finishing touch to the Precast Stone pieces. It was also suggested that Southside Precast add a chamfer along the bottom of the port cortchea similar to the reveals to offer a uniform and refined finishing touch. The bands broke up a solid brick face wall and gave a natural transition to the elevations with both brick and siding. The window sills offer a traditional look and will enhance the seal/seat of the window with a clean flat surface to sit on for years of trouble free service.

The Precast Stone used is a beautiful custom blend of white aggregates with a pigmented portland cement depicting the traditional look of Indiana Limestone. The pieces were lightly etched to bring out the reflective surface of the aggregate.

With a conservative but smart design Nazareth College has two new uniquely designed buildings with traditional Precast Stone meant to last a life time worthy of Nazareth College’s long tradition.