A Sign of the Future
RISE at State College
CA Ventures
State College, PA
As the signature building in Penn State’s main gateway revitalization, RISE at State College connects young professionals, undergraduate, and graduate students with their present opportunities and future potential.
Seated on the edge of campus, RISE’s interior connects Penn State’s historic focus on agriculture with its present-day notoriety as a leader in engineering. Intentional plantings alongside high-tech amenities showcases the exquisite tension between nature and technology.
Apartments are styled with designer furnishings, and residents enjoy amenities such as a game lounge, fitness center, yoga studio, outdoor deck, hot tub, and technologies including smart TVs and Bluetooth shower heads.
Meet the Team
Alison Rainey, AIA
Principal
An award-winning architect and Principal at Shepley Bulfinch, Alison Rainey leads the design of environments for living, learning, and well-being across the United States.
Peter Rasmussen, AIA, LFA
Principal
Pete is a leader in our higher education, housing, and community development work. He believes that good design can have a positive impact on the quality of everyday life of our communities.
Tom Chinnock, AIA
Associate Principal
Tom’s innate ability to see the potential of a project before it is built has propelled his design ambitions, enabling him to embrace challenges and develop solutions that are meaningful to all stakeholders.