Gillett Hall Renovation Project

The Gillett Hall Renovation Project will begin in February, 2010. Below are some useful facts regarding the upcoming changes.

New planned entrance to Gillett, Hudson and Rollins as seen from the corner of Rollins & Virginia.
(Rendering courtesy of Treanor Architects)

Included in the renovation:

• Central air conditioning throughout
• New windows throughout
• New lighting and finishes throughout
• Completely renovated community restrooms
• Expansion/creation of three quiet studies on every floor (one per wing)
• Redeveloped Rollins main lounge to include a student technology lounge/computing area and the relocation of front desk and mail operations
• Elevator equipment upgrade: mechanical and new cars
• Relocation of main pedestrian access to building
• Sprinklers throughout
• New roofing
• Exterior brick work/replacing damaged exterior
• Addition of an emergency generator

Project facts:

• Construction budget is $39 million (shared with Hudson/Rollins 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 traditional double and single rooms.
• The number of ADA compliant bedrooms and restrooms will be increased.