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Ohio University Nelson Commons

Exterior photo of Nelson Commons at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The building has a brick exterior.

Nelson Commons

Ohio University

Location:
Athens, Ohio

Architect:
Champlin Architecture

Construction Cost:
$12,000,000

Project Size:
9,000 SF

Phase 1 involved the renovation of the dining and food service facilities housed within the building on the South Green. Additional skylights, a revised front entry, and a new mezzanine for mechanical equipment were included in the project. Phase 2 included the removal of two columns, a new entry with a ramp and steps, and a new loading dock.

 

LEED Gold Certified

Awarded Outstanding Design in the August 2013 American School & University Educational Interiors Show

 

June 23, 2022 Filed Under: Award Winning, Education Higher Ed, Ohio University

Ohio University Lindley Hall

OU - Lindley Hall

Lindley Hall

Ohio University

Location:
Athens, Ohio

Architects:
BDT Architects

Construction Cost:
$3 Million

This project entailed only a partial renovation of interior spaces and mechanical systems.  The project encompassed the addition of two elevators up through the building and two connector bridges at four levels at the north and south ends of the structure.  The project also involved a new ADA ramp on the Court Street side.

October 1, 2018 Filed Under: Education Higher Ed, Ohio University

Ohio University The Ridges

OU - The Ridges

The Ridges

Ohio University

Location:
Athens, Ohio

Architects:
BDT Architects
RVC Architects
NBBJ, LLC

Construction Cost:
$23 Million

The Ridges is a former mental hospital that has been renoved to house a part of the Ohio University and he Kennedy Museum of Art, an auditorium, and many offices, classrooms, and storage facilities. SMBH has been involved in many of the renovations - at least 13 different projects.

The Ridges Childcare Facility involved conversion of an historic horse stable facility into a modern child care facility. The original brick and wood frame building was constructed in the 1870’s. It has fallen into a state of disrepair due to neglect and significant settlement of a portion of the building. the settlement resulted in large cracks in the brick walls at one end of the building. our work consisted of an on-site survey to document the existing conditions, preparation of a report on our findings and preparation of construction documents for the renovation. Modifications were required for the existing second floor framing in order to correct load capacity deficiencies and helical drilled piers were used to abate the settlement problems. The work involved extensive repair and renovation of damaged exterior brick walls, underpinning of existing walls, replacement of deteriorated wood framing and a small addition that matches the character of the original building.

The Ridges Pedestrian Portal was the construction of a grade level passage way connecting the front and the interior courtyard of the old State Psychiatric Hospital constructed in 1869.  The character of the original façade was preserved.  Removal and replacement of the existing first floor structure as well as the creation of new openings in very thick brick masonry walls were required.

SMBH has also worked on the Ridges Horse Barn, Ridges Building Number 1 Feasibility Study, Ridges Biotechnical Laboratory, Ridges Auditorium, Ridges Observatory, Ridges Tunnel Investigation, Ridges Buildings Numbers 19, 27, 29 and 34 Floor Investigations.

October 1, 2018 Filed Under: Education Higher Ed, Ohio University

Ohio University Porter Hall

OU - Porter Hall

Porter Hall

Ohio University

Location:
Athens, Ohio

Architect:
RVC Architects

Construction Cost:
$16.05 Million

Built in 1959, the five story building was originally used for Botany, Geography, Geology, and Psychology departments. Major renovations and repairs were made to the building in 1993, and it reopened in 1994. It contains classrooms, computer labs, health clinic, headache clinic, faculty and staff offices, and conference rooms.

The four-story, 30,000 square foot addition houses laboratory and classrooms for the Psychology Department.  The building structure is a steel frame resting on an auger cast pile foundation system.  The masonry facade was detailed to match the existing building.

October 1, 2018 Filed Under: Education Higher Ed, Ohio University

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