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Durham Hall
![The West Elevation of Durham Hall at Arizona State University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158.jpeg 2000w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-1536x960.jpeg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-170x106.jpeg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-80x50.jpeg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-400x250.jpeg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-600x375.jpeg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-800x500.jpeg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-1200x750.jpeg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N158-1600x1000.jpeg 1600w)
An extensive, phased modernization of Durham Hall at Arizona State University transforms the existing building into a university-wide enterprise asset to meet current and future needs. The renovation of this 1964 building creates a unique gateway experience where the historic and modern styles of campus intersect. In addition to addressing the building’s physical and visual connectivity, the program and design maximizes and enhances existing student spaces for collaboration and learning; improves overall accessibility; and updates the technology and comfort of the building.
![North elevation of tower facing south towards Old Main on Alumni Lawn at Arizona State University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191.jpeg 2000w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-1536x1069.jpeg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-170x118.jpeg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-80x56.jpeg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-400x278.jpeg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-600x418.jpeg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-800x557.jpeg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-1200x835.jpeg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N191-1600x1114.jpeg 1600w)
![East entry at tower north elevation of Durham Hall on Alumni Lawn](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe.jpeg 1210w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-1126x1536.jpeg 1126w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-103x140.jpeg 103w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-59x80.jpeg 59w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-293x400.jpeg 293w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-440x600.jpeg 440w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-587x800.jpeg 587w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-880x1200.jpeg 880w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N174_adobe-1173x1600.jpeg 1173w)
The building is prominently located between Cady Mall and Alumni Lawn — a major campus gateway, and the historic district of campus. The character of the design responds to the historic context in color, size, and proportion, while allowing for modern detailing. Newly aligned east and west entries serve as a campus link for students.
![Visitors walk away from the west entry of Durham Hall on Cady Mall at Arizona State University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe.jpeg 2000w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-170x128.jpeg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-80x60.jpeg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N145_adobe-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w)
By preserving the building’s original structural frame and adding more glazed openings and access to exterior views, the team transformed what was once a closed, dark space into an open, sunlit environment for teaching, learning, and working.
![Detail at Arizona State University's Durham Hall shows wood scrim and integrated lighting at wall...](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe.jpeg 1676w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-1536x1512.jpeg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-142x140.jpeg 142w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-80x80.jpeg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-400x394.jpeg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-600x591.jpeg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-800x788.jpeg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-1200x1181.jpeg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N173_adobe-1600x1575.jpeg 1600w)
The renovation improved the qualitative experience for the campus community by modernizing the building into a collaborative learning environment. The end result is a more comfortable, accessible space where students can gather, connect, and learn.
![Students seat in hexagon-shaped seating in the first-floor elevator lobby at Durham Hall](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe.jpeg 2000w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-170x128.jpeg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-80x60.jpeg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N172_adobe-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w)
![Durham Hall cafe seating offers public collaboration and learning space, facing north toward building...](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe.jpeg 2000w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-1536x1103.jpeg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-170x122.jpeg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-80x57.jpeg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-400x287.jpeg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-600x431.jpeg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-800x574.jpeg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-1200x862.jpeg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N152_adobe-1600x1149.jpeg 1600w)
Diverse spaces outside the classroom connect users, students, faculty, and the campus. New circulation spaces allow students to gather for informal breakout sessions and promote student success.
![Mediated collaboration space connected to a student cafe in Arizona State University's Durham Hall](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe.jpeg 2000w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-170x128.jpeg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-80x60.jpeg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/0021826_00_N175_adobe-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w)