University of Illinois Davenport Hall Master Plan

Project Info

Categories

Education

Location

Urbana-Champaign, IL

Size

101,994 sf

Services

master planning, programming, space analysis, concept design, sustainability planning

Key Personnel

Avram Lothan
Mary Ann Van Hook

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Description

Originally designed in 1899 to house the College of Agriculture, the five-building complex no longer suits its current occupants and uses. Furthermore, alterations and additions over the years compromised the intended circulation and connectivity. The University retained LVDA to perform a comprehensive space analysis and provide concepts with associated costs and phasing implementations to address future needs.

In response to the challenges, the new design ideas incorporate additional entrances and pedestrian pathways to simplify flow and spatial relationships. Proposed new construction, demolition, and renovation visually opens up the complex’s interiors while improving physical connections between buildings, levels and the campus. The plan guides the program and design requirements for significant renovation and expansion that respect the complex’s history while ensuring it supports contemporary, student-centered learning and teaching moving forward.
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