Yale University – Divinity School

The Sterling Divinity Quadrangle Adaptive Reuse Project involved a labyrinth of 17 buildings on 21 different levels. Every one of these buildings was affected by this ambitious reconstruction and adaptive reuse program.

Client:		Yale University
Designer:		R.M. Kliment & Frances Halsband Architects
Size:		162,000 SF

 

Project Features

• Complete interior renovations of all buildings including new roofing.
• Work at the Northeast interior included mechanical and acoustical improvements for a 16,000 SF Yale School of Music practice facility.
• An additional floor was added to the former gymnasium at the Southeast Wing.
• The Divinity School library, including the Rare Book Collection, was outfitted with a sophisticated humidity and temperature control system as well as a Preaction Sprinkler System.
• New multi-level pedestrian connectors between buildings.
• Eight new stairwells, and five elevators constructed to link all buildings within the Quadrangle.
• Careful craftsmanship required to restore the beautiful old buildings.
• Reconstruction of the entire campus utility infrastructure.
• Four phases of construction, spanning two years.
• Awards:  AIA/CT Design Award for Historic Preservation/Restoration, Build Connecticut Award for Large Restoration Project, Design Honor Award from the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture