Project Details
- Project Name
- Michigan State University Owen Hall Renovation
- Location
-
735 East Shaw Lane
MI ,United States
- Architect
- SmithGroup
- Client/Owner
- Michigan State University
- Project Types
- Education
- Project Scope
- Renovation/Remodel
- Size
- 39,097 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2009
- Awards
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2011 Best Use of Architectural Materials, International Interior Design Association, Michigan Chapter ,2011 Interior Design Excellence Awards, International Interior Design Association, Michigan Chapter ,2010 Merit Award - Excellence in Architecture for Renovation or Adaptive Reuse, Society for College and University Planning
- Shared by
- Laura Thibault
- Consultants
- Baker Foodservice Design, Inc
- Project Status
- Built
- Cost
- $9,000,000
Project Description
Completed in the 1960’s, Owen Hall was designed to provide on-campus housing for graduate students. Equipped with a large number of single rooms and central location near professional schools, the residence hall was well positioned to attract students but lacked the modern appeal and nearby amenities.
The University invested in a cost-effective and high-impact renovation to reenergize the study-oriented atmosphere emphasizing community spaces, upgrade foodservice and increase safety. Dining areas were revamped into a “Riverwalk Market.” Private study rooms with the latest technology cement living-learning goals. The lower level features a game room with user-controlled lighting, gathering space and a community kitchen.
A main project goal was to accommodate the students’ unique needs into the design. Comprised mainly of graduate, professional and international students, SmithGroup developed a program based data gathered from student focus groups, web surveys and design presentations to the campus community. The integrated team approach between the University, SmithGroup and construction manager yielded significant impact within a limited budget and 9 month design and construction schedule.
