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Modern building interior with tall windows, wooden slats, escalators, and people standing by the glass wall.
  • Tall modern building with glass facade, surrounded by smaller structures and greenery under a clear sky.
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  • Diagram illustrating architectural design concepts, featuring building layouts and structural elements.
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  • Modern building interior with tall windows, wooden slats, escalators, and people standing by the glass wall.
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  • Diagram showing actuating deflection systems open and closed with detailed text explanations.
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  • Elevated walkway with chairs overlooks buildings and a stadium under a cloudy sky.
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  • A grayscale architectural rendering of a tall building with surrounding trees and smaller structures.
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  • Cafe interior with brick counter, modern decor, large windows, and seating areas.
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  • Architectural elevation drawing of a multi-story building with detailed grid lines.
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  • Architectural model of a modern glass and wood building, shown from angled and front views.
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  • Fourth-floor architectural plan with labeled rooms, dimensions, and accessibility details.
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Team

Team:

Students: Ashton Olvera and Duncan Powell

Faculty: Professor Jeffrey L. Day FAIA 

 

ARCH 411 / Spring 2026

The adaptive reuse of Oldfather Hall transforms an inward-focused structure into a connected and adaptable social hub. Through strategic subtraction, portions of the building are removed to introduce daylight, clarify circulation, and create flexible spaces for formal and informal gathering. A new circulation framework strengthens connections to campus, while a transparent glass facade and double-skin system improve environmental performance and reveal interior activity. Exposing the building’s prominent structural elements celebrates Oldfather’s existing character while creating a more collaborative, visible, and inclusive academic environment.

Awards

Industry Partners Competition - Honor Award