Marston Hall was originally built in 1903 and has been home to Iowa State's College of Engineering ever since. This university building renovation preserved the building's history while bringing it up to modern standards.
A Historic Building, Reimagined
The 65,449-square-foot renovation involved a near-complete demolition of the interior, with temporary structural shoring running from the basement to the roof to support the reconfiguration. The team preserved the building's historic rotunda and limestone stairs, along with the exterior stone facade, while adding new interior stairs and an elevator for accessibility.
The scope also included:
- Upgrades to interior finishes
- New mechanical systems, electrical service and equipment, and elevator service
Built for Gathering and Collaboration
The building program includes a 172-seat auditorium, large classrooms, as well as instructional support areas. The new facility provides learning environments and gathering spaces for faculty and students that encourage social and informal interactions. LEED Gold Certification is being pursued.
As part of Mortenson's broader work in higher education construction, the project shows how a historic academic building can meet 21st-century teaching needs without losing what made it distinctive.
- Completion Date
August 2016
- Delivery Method
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Construction Manager Agency
LEED/Sustainability Certified
- Additional Project Facts
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Renovation
$18,000,000
60,000 Square Feet
