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Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York

A Campus Dining Hall Renovation and Commercial Kitchen Project

The Mission: Redesigning a Campus Dining Landmark

Originally built as a three-story auditorium and dance hall, this building at Vassar College was converted into a dining hall in the 1970s. The latest renovation focused on creating a modern, open-concept dining space that connects the kitchen, bakery, and multiple dining wings into one seamless environment. Singer Equipment partnered with the Vassar project team to supply and outfit the new foodservice areas with state-of-the-art commercial kitchen equipment that supports high-volume service and enhanced student experience.

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Challenges: Adapting a Historic School Building to Modern Cafeteria

Working within the building’s historic structure required careful planning. The renovation needed to unify different service areas, accommodate higher traffic flow, and create a welcoming, functional college cafeteria layout within a space featuring 18-foot ceilings and expansive seating areas.

Solution: A Unified Open Dining and Foodservice Experience

Singer Equipment provided kitchen equipment for the updated dining facility, ensuring high performance and durability. Key highlights included:

A streamlined kitchen and bakery setup designed for visibility, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
Equipment choices that supported the large, communal seating concept, allowing students to enjoy meals in a spacious, connected environment.
Durable, high-capacity solutions to meet the daily needs of the busy campus.

Project:

Campus dining hall kitchen and bakery equipment supply as part of a complete facility modernization..

Industry

Education & University Kitchen Design

Expertise

Campus Dining Renovation, School Cafeteria & Kitchen Design, Commercial Kitchen Equipment Supply, Equipment Layout Optimization, University Foodservice Solutions

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