Yale University – Davenport College

This extensive and complex renovation project of a historic student residence was completed within an extremely short time frame. 

Client:		Yale University
Designer:		Kieran Timberlake
Size:		160,000 SF

 

Project Features

• Pipe jacking method throughout the courtyards.
• All new interior walls and finishes.
• Incorporation of life safety and accessibility components.
• Relocation and upgrade of mechanical and electrical systems.
• New roofing and windows.
• New energy efficient features.
• Varied window profiles at each elevation required a customized approach to window design and fabrication.
• Two stories of bearing walls were removed to create auditorium space on the upper floor of Building G.
• Entry to the central courtyards was limited by stone archways, resulting in use of a 350-ton crane to lift all material and equipment over the buildings to access the job site.
• Completed in 14 months.