2026 Developing Long Island: Farmingdale State College – Rehabilitate Campus Commons

East Farmingdale, NY Construction has begun on a transformative gut renovation to breathe new life into one of Farmingdale State College’s oldest standing structures: the “Campus Commons.”

Originally constructed in 1936 and designated the Agricultural Equipment Building, its physical form is reminiscent of a traditional barn structure, with a gambrel roof and symmetrical fenestration. FCA’s architecture and interior design vision reimagines the Campus Commons as a modern workplace while preserving and celebrating the institution’s deep agricultural heritage.

The renovation will reconfigure the interior to support the building’s new programmatic needs; reclad the facades and roof to enhance thermal performance and present a welcoming working environment; and install new mechanical, plumbing, electric, fire protection, fire alarm, and telecommunications systems throughout the building. 

Project Info

Project Title: Farmingdale State College – Rehabilitate Campus Commons 

Project Location: East Farmingdale, NY 

Project Type: Higher Education 

Property Type: Renovation

Number SF: 13,902

Year Started: 2022-2025

Est. Completion: August 2027

Project Team

Architect, Interior Design: FCA

Landscape Architecture: Elizabeth Kennedy

Developer: Farmingdale State College

Civil Engineering: Hayduk Engineering

Structural Engineering: LERA

Hazmat Abatement: New York Environmental

MEP/FP/FA Engineering: Shenoy Engineering

IT/AV/Security Design: BrightTree Studios

Lighting Design: The Lighting Practice

Cost Estimating: Cost Concepts

General Contractor: VRD Contracting

Electrical Subcontractor: Bana Electric

Mechanical Subcontractor: Ergo Mechanical

Plumbing Subcontractor: Riteway Plumbing