Turner Hall Feasibility Study and Classroom Renovation
Project Summary
The feasibility study/master plan evaluated current facility conditions, predicted future student, faculty and administrative growth, established program priorities, improves facility aesthetics and makes design recommendations for improvements that fit with the vision for Turner Hall. We examined the building structure and infrastructure in a holistic manner; conducted programming interviews with all constituents; interfaced with UIUC schedulers and administration to identify current and future education and research needs; worked with facility engineers and campus Facility and Services staff to identify infrastructure conditions and needs.
Long term priorities with estimated costs and efficient implementation strategies for upgrades, as well as renovations to the building were identified. An extensive renovation and east side expansion is recommended to meet growing student learning needs and facilitate student recruitment. Design involved planning for classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories, student and faculty collaboration spaces, and conferencing center.
client
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
location
Champaign, Illinois
cost
Addition: $25 million
Renovation: $10 million
Services
client
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
location
Champaign, Illinois
cost
Addition: $25 million
Renovation: $10 million
Services
Programmatic Findings
Through the programming process, it became clear Turner Hall would need more collaborative spaces to ensure longterm success for students, educators, and researchers. With upgraded technological capabilities, lecture halls could become active learning classrooms that facility conversation between students and teachers. More informal collaborative spaces beyond the classroom foster intellectual stimulation, productive working groups, respite, and natural interaction amongst faculty and students. Flexible laboratories ensure research spaces can be reassigned to accommodate different focuses. And large gathering spaces accommodate Knowledge Communities by inviting academia, producers, and farmers to particpate in the exchange of knowledge and ideas.