RENOVATION REVOLUTION
Higher education is at a crossroads — the intersection of preserving a rich structural history and adapting to the ever-evolving technological revolution in the 21st century. Renovation creates a clear path from your past to your future.
At BLDD, we help colleges and universities navigate this journey by transforming both historic and underutilized spaces.
At BLDD, we help colleges and universities navigate this journey by transforming both historic and underutilized spaces.
Our goal is to restore life, vigor and activity to your campus by reimagining environments to create truly transformative architecture.
Re•INVENT
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Transform an underutilized area of your campus into a thriving destination that re-energizes the student-learning experience.
In 2018, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) transformed their outdated Biology Library into a new learning center for the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) at Burrill Hall, featuring the spaces and tools that equip students to be successful in this highly technical field, in college and beyond. Like so many colleges, UIUC had plenty of square footage available that was underutilized, which opened the door to create a reinvented space for the MCB, combining instructional spaces and MCB advising to create efficiencies for students and staff. |
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How do you Re•INVENT your college spaces?
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Who knows your campus better than YOU? That’s why we enlist the help of your faculty, students and administrators to Think BIG and co-author the best renovation solutions for your facilities.
Through BLDD’s design-thinking process, Think BIG, you’ll uncover the ideal use for your space through authentic user feedback and prototyping. Richland Community College reinvented a dark, underutilized hallway into the Carroll Center for Innovative Learning, a revitalized 21st-century environment that engages students through formal and informal learning spaces. |
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Re•STORE & Re•NEW
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Preserve the iconic qualities of your facility, while reimagining its use for the evolving needs of your students.
In 2012, the exterior of the monumental Old Main building on Augustana College’s Rock Island campus was restored, while the interior was reinvented to a 21st-century learning environment. The roofing, windows and masonry were refurbished to restore the building’s original character. |
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Renovation Value
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Renovating can offer several sustainable, efficient and cost-saving solutions for higher-ed campuses, including:
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Historically, our clients have saved 20-25% by investing in major renovations compared to building new.
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The costs of renovations can vary greatly based on a number of factors, such as:
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