Project overview: The project is an extensive renovation to a 100-year-old modern Renaissance Gothic building that expands its use as an inviting and modernly amenitized 1,035 bed-student residence hall. The restoration employed novel techniques to translate digital scans of the damaged historic façade into refined fabrication instructions for recreation in modern materials.
Jury comments: Of the many historic preservation projects, this jewel-like project rose to the top. The level of care, craft, and patience that went into the renovation/reconstruction was clearly demonstrated. Additionally, the creativity and technical skill apparent in the sophisticated, restrained infill additions is commendable. It is assumed this was not an easy sell and would not have been allowed had the design solution been anything less.
