Johnstown Family Service Center

The Feeder Canal Building in Johnstown has over a century of history as a business center, starting as a key aspect of the movement of goods though the canal. Over the years, layers of changes were placed over the building to suit the needs of new tenants, obscuring the original structure.

The older nature of the building and building site required sensitive renovation strategies to support the historic structure, stripping away the layers added on over time and returning the original character to the community of Johnstown.

The renovation incorporates workstations, offices, and indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces for flexible teaching and learning. The multipurpose areas are both for education and community engagement, providing a needed vibrancy to the area reflected in the welcoming lobby.