Demolition and abatement are complete at Campbell Hall where crews are now preparing to begin Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing rough-ins and begin reconstruction of the interior, which includes preserving some of the original elements of the building.
“We’re focusing on trying to keep some of the features of the 1916 building,” said Todd Henderly, Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) project manager of Campbell Hall. “Through the design process, the architects uncovered crown molding that has been covered up with a drop ceiling for years. The design team came up with a solution to restore small details that are original to Campbell Hall and bring them back to life.”
The original building, completed in 1916, was built to house the home economics department. Now, Campbell Hall houses some of the programs of the College of Education and Human Ecology’s Department of Human Sciences. They include Fashion and Retail Studies, Family and Consumer Financial Services, Hospitality Management, Human Development and Family Science and Human Nutrition. The renovation plan also includes an updated room to display the Historic Costume and Textiles Collection.
The Campbell Hall Renovation is a $61.2 million project that provides a facelift of 115,000 square feet and addresses existing aging infrastructure by replacing building systems, roofing and windows.
Listen to the most recent episode of the City of Ohio State Podcast featuring Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of FDC, who speaks about this project and others around campus.