Illini Hall Replacement And Altgeld Hall Renovation Project Begins

Mar 01, 2023 | 1:45 pm

The project includes a complete restoration of Altgeld Hall, the demolition of Illini Hall, and the construction of a new 140,000 square foot facility to replace Illini Hall.

Governor JB Pritzker today announced construction is beginning on the $100 million investment for the Illini Hall Replacement and Altgeld Hall Renovation Project on the Urbana campus. The funding is made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital program, in conjunction with $40 million from the University of Illinois System’s Illinois Innovation Network and $52 million in institutional contributions.

For more information, read the news release from the Illinois Capital Development Board.

ILLINI HALL REPLACEMENT AND ALTGELD HALL RENOVATION PROJECT

Phase 1 – Illini Hall Demolition
(Projected substantial completion of May 2023)

Phase 2 – Altgeld Hall Exterior Restoration
(Projected substantial completion of May 2024)

Phase 3 – New Illini Hall Construction (LEED Platinum)*

Phase 4 – Altgeld Hall Interior Restoration/Renovation (LEED Silver)*

*Phases remain in design presently, and a construction timeline will be provided when available.

PHASE 1

• Hazardous material abatement and complete building and site demolition

PHASE 2

Historic building restoration
Hazardous material abatement
Masonry/ stone restoration
Clay/stone roof tile restoration
Bell tower disassembly and reconstruction

PHASE 3

New 6-story, 140,000 SF building containing offices, classrooms, auditorium and data science center

PHASE 4

Hazardous material abatement
Historic building interior finish restoration
East building wing demolition and reconstruction
Complete replacement of building MEP systems
Renovation of auditorium, classrooms and library