Where Heritage Meets Cutting-Edge
Where Heritage Meets Cutting-Edge
Architecture
Interior Design
LCM designed and implemented a comprehensive renovation of the historic Natural History Building at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The successful fusion of modern and traditional is apparent throughout the building.
LCM designed and implemented a comprehensive renovation of the historic Natural History Building at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The successful fusion of modern and traditional is apparent throughout the building.
Three significant additions since the building’s construction in 1894 created complex structural systems and disparate, inefficient spaces. Structural instability prompted the rehabilitation. This presented an opportunity to unify a fragmented interior, improve navigation, and thoroughly modernize the building while reviving its historic character.
Flexible, dynamic spaces integrate contemporary tools to accommodate collaborative learning and teaching methods. Spaces are visually and functionally unified through clever use of light, color, and materials selection. Sustainable strategies focused on energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and reusing salvaged original materials to preserve the building’s historic character.
Preservation and Conservation Association Heritage Award
Best Comprehensive Restoration Project, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
LEED Gold CertifiedÂ
