Turner Construction Co.

Architect:

Weese Langley Weese Architects Ltd.

Client:

Northwestern University

Scope Of Work

Constructed  1914, Harris Hall, a local landmark , had primarily functioned as a classroom  faculty   for Northwestern University.   recent years, it became clear that a makeover    was necessary.  Recognizing  need to bring   to modern standards    comfort  to provide a home for  growing history department,  University embarked on a comprehensive renovation  which consisted   reorganization   second  third floors into faculty offices   basement into classroom  special program spaces.   historic corridor, auditorium,  meeting room on  first floor were restored with new mechanical  audio-visual systems integrated into  decorative detailing.  Two new below grade additions provide space for new mechanical  program space.    is now equipped with modern sustainable materials,  systems, plenty  daylighting, additional classrooms, gathering  for students,  new additions to  west  south including a new monumental main entry stair. On  interior,  25,000-sq. ft., four-story  retained  refinished a historic winding marble stair, oak trim  other architectural elements to capture the essence  a neo-classical period .    achieved  NC 2.2 Gold.

 Harris Hall  received approval from  City  Evanston Historic Preservation Committee  is designated as a landmark  by  City  Evanston