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University of Chicago — Edward H. Levi Hall Portal
University of Chicago — Edward H. Levi Hall Portal
Chicago, IL, United States
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University of Chicago — Edward H. Levi Hall Portal
Chicago, IL, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2015
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
BUDGET
$5M - 10M
At the University of Chicago campus, the main quadrangles organize the original buildings, comprised of a mix of Victorian Gothic and Collegiate Gothic styles. As the campus has continued to grow, its boundaries have moved, and the campus master plan envisioned westward extension of the east-west quadrangle axis.
To reinforce the master plan's goals and help solve circulation and enclosure issues at the Levi Hall administration building, a portal was opened through the building’s existing entry lobby, connecting the two sides of the campus.
The redesign required a multi-year phased renovation of the entire building to accommodate the relocated first-floor program.
The walkway design was informed by a wind study, which demonstrated that a smooth through-way would cause a wind tunnel. To mitigate this condition, folding glass walls make up the opening's sides to slow the wind as it passes through.
To reinforce the master plan's goals and help solve circulation and enclosure issues at the Levi Hall administration building, a portal was opened through the building’s existing entry lobby, connecting the two sides of the campus.
The redesign required a multi-year phased renovation of the entire building to accommodate the relocated first-floor program.
The walkway design was informed by a wind study, which demonstrated that a smooth through-way would cause a wind tunnel. To mitigate this condition, folding glass walls make up the opening's sides to slow the wind as it passes through.
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