Gillett Hall/Rollins Commons Renovation Project
The Gillett Hall/Rollins Commons Renovation Project will begin in February, 2010. Below are some useful facts regarding the upcoming changes.
Included in the renovation:
- Central air conditioning throughout
- New windows throughout
- New lighting and finishes throughout
- Completely renovated community restrooms
- Expansion/creation of quiet studies on every floor - currently discussing the idea of 3 per floor
- Redeveloped main lounge/lobby: Discussion to include how to incorporate student computing needs to be met by Mizzou IT
- Elevator equipment upgrade: mechanical and new cars
- Relocation of front desk and mail operations
- Possible relocation of main pedestrian access to building
- Sprinklers throughout
- New roofing
- Exterior brick work/replacing damaged exterior: A masonry study shall be performed in Fall 2007 to determine the extent of brick work/masonry repair required
- Addition of an emergency generator
Project facts:
- Construction budget is $39 million (shared with Hudson renovation)
- Previously completed upgrades to fire alarm and electrical service will be integrated into the renovation
- This renovation project is part of Phase 3 of the Residential Life Master Plan
- Hudson and Gillett are seven story buildings with full basements connected by the common building Rollins
- The entire complex (Gillett, Hudson, & Rollins) was constructed in 1965
- Gillett currently houses 455 students, but this number will be reduced to a minimum of 420 students after renovations are complete
- Student rooms will be a mixture of tradition double and single rooms
- The number of ADA compliant bedrooms and restrooms will be increased
- The upper level of Rollins has been recently updated by Campus Dining Services; therefore, it will not be included in this renovation project
Page Last Modified: October 11, 2007
