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The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University Pomerene Hall

An aerial image of Pomerene and Oxley Halls on Neil Ave at The Ohio State University.

Pomerene Hall

The Ohio State University

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architect:
Acock Associates Architects

Construction Cost:
$43 million

Project Size:
122,265 SF

Award:
AIA Ohio Merit Award, 2020

This project renovating two buildings from the early 1900s required major interior and exterior renovations to provide space for faculty and staff offices, conference/meeting rooms, classrooms, computer labs, data storage, and support areas. As both buildings have historical significance, the original characteristics of the building were retained. The work on Oxley Hall included new framing for mechanical work and reframing roof areas that were deteriorated.

Interior photo of open work and common spaces inside renovated Pomerene Hall on The Ohio State University's main campus in Columbus, Ohio.
A nighttime aerial image of Pomerene and Oxley Halls on Neil Ave at The Ohio State University.
An interior photo of the common area and stairs in Pomerene Hall at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ohio State University OARDC Agricultural Engineering Building

OARDC

OARDC Agricultural Engineering Building

The Ohio State University

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architects:
NBBJ, LLC
Van Auken Akins Architects, LLC

Construction Cost:
$10.8 Million

The project consisted of the demolition of the existing 27,645 sq ft Agricultural Engineering Building and the design and construction of a replacement facility on the existing site. As a part of the demolition project the existing utilities in the tunnel were disconnected and capped and hazardous materials abated to satisfy LEED requirements. The replacement facility is aligned with the principles of the Frame Work Plan for the Regional Campuses and includes labs for specialized research, faculty offices, lab and office support spaces, surface parking, and connection to the existing utility tunnel system. The scope included site planning with a goal of strengthening pedestrian and vehicular connections within the campus. Design services included interior finishes and equipment.

The Ohio State University Archie & Bonita Griffin Pavilion

The Archie and Bonita Griffin Pavilion-OSU

Archie & Bonita Griffin Pavilion

The Ohio State University

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architect:
Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc.

Construction Cost:
$1.31 Million

This project was the improvement, partial replacement, and expansion of the existing patio which wraps the North, West and South sides of the Longaberger Alumni House. The project doubled the area of the existing patio along the South side and provided a covered outdoor space.  The existing architecture was used to inform the design of the covering for the patio that will be used for a variety of outdoor events.  The landscaping is also redone around the new patio to enhance the area.