Hilles Library - Wise Construction
Hilles Library

Harvard University

Hilles Library

Renovation to a main campus hub to bring the facility up to current ADA compliance standards and to improve the cinema experience. Included extensive demolition and saw cutting of existing structural elements, as well as extensive excavation and dewatering for a new LULA lift foundation. The cinema was updated with new seating, acoustical paneling, upgraded AV system, and new theatrical lighting.

Market Sector

Institutional

Harvard University

LocatioN

Cambridge

Architect

EYP

Square Footage

13,100 SF

Key Features

Occupied Renovation, Library, Classroom, Auditorium

Challenge

Working within an active campus hub and collaboration space; repurposing significant building features into the new space

Solution

Close coordination with user groups; special protective measures; self-performing key scopes and coordinating several trades within same space

Results

The iconic teak slats were beautifully integrated into the new design and the updated campus hub was open to students and faculty on time.

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