Yale University – Stoeckel Hall

Renovation of Yale’s Stoeckel Hall, originally built in 1897 as a Venetian-Gothic residence for a fraternity, consisted of restoration of exterior terracotta and windows, major interior renovations and a new addition.

Client:		Yale University
Designer:		Charney Architects
Size:		22,600 SF

 

Project Features

• Existing building was gutted down to the wood studs and a large portion of the south wall.
• The original, ornate terra cotta exterior façade was meticulously restored.
• Over 1,000 pieces of terra-cotta were removed, catalogued, cleaned, repaired, refabricated, and reinstalled.
• Underpinning along the existing south wall and a portion of the neighboring building.
• H-piles and lagging installed for earth retention along the street and property to the south.
• Basement slab removed and new footings added.
• Interior renovations added new equipment, and soundproof walls, doors and hallways.
• Roof and floors removed to allow for a new multi-story stairwell, elevator and building connections.
• Construction of a new 13,600 SF four-story addition with basement.
• Soil anchors under the new addition foundation.
• LEED Gold
• CT Green Building Council – 2010 Awards – Stoeckel Hall “Most Intriguing Institutional”