Oakland University South Foundation Hall, Renovation and Addition

Rochester, Michigan

Firm

Stantec

Client

Oakland University

Area

80,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$44,000,000

Completion Date

06/2024

Justin Maconochie

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Design team
Spalding DeDecker (Civil Engineer); Grissim Metz Andriese (Landscape Architect)

South Foundation Hall is one of the oldest buildings on the university’s main campus and hosts the core classrooms for incoming students. To address existing and projected academic space shortages and enhance the university’s ability to support modern styles of teaching and learning, the project proposed to renovate and expand the 59‐year‐old building. The existing 50,000 square foot building, built in 1959, was renovated to upgrade or replace all mechanical and electrical systems, information technology and audiovisual systems.

The main design challenge was where and how to construct the new addition, which houses collaborative learning environments and administrative functions. With the building angled to defer and frame the landmark clock tower, the 30,000-square-foot addition helps reinforce the campus quad while creating a new image at the front door of campus. Originally holding 37 classrooms, South Foundation Hall’s remodel adds 10 classrooms as well as an updated lounge area for students to study and interact.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$550.00

Citation

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Interior category

Classrooms

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