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title: "Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub | Pennsylvania State University – Keast & Hood"
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description: "Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub | Pennsylvania State University Photography © Halkin Mason Photography LLC The Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub not only symbolizes Penn State's dedication to innovation but also serves as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and ent"
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# Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub | Pennsylvania State University

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_Photography © Halkin Mason Photography LLC_

The Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub not only symbolizes Penn State's dedication to innovation but also serves as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit within the university community and beyond. Keast & Hood provided structural engineering services for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new, six-story structure with a one-story below-grade parking garage for 30 cars and a green roof.

The top floor features a large, column-free multipurpose event space designed for flexibility and versatility. The remainder of the building is dedicated to open and private offices, co-working and collaboration areas, as well as makerspaces. Other distinctive architectural elements required precise structural design and detailing which included the interior monumental stair in the atrium’s two-story space, and the sculpted, cantilevered entryway canopy with specialty fabricated shapes.

Principal

Denise L. Richards, PE

Project Team

Allison L. Lukachik, PE, SE, CDT | Robert W. Boris, PE | Jason M. DeMuro, PE

Client

Kieran Timberlake

Location

State College, PA

Project Type

Academic

Project Scope

New Construction

Status

Complete: 2020

Cost

$47 Million

Image: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub | Pennsylvania State University (https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2025-11-2022_04_19_KTpsu13_A-scaled.jpg)

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