Project Background
University Hall had extensive deferred maintenance, inefficient spaces not sized or configured to meet present program requirements, and aged building systems that exceeded their intended lifespans. It was also one of the largest campus buildings needing seismic improvement. Analysis had shown that replacing University Hall would be more practical than retrofitting the existing building. All of the programs in University Hall were relocated over a one-year period to prepare the building for demolition.
Demolition of University Hall began with interior abatement work and window removal in August 2024. Demolition of the exterior building structure began in March 2025. The entire demolition process lasted approximately one year and was completed in the fall of 2025.
University Hall will be replaced by two new buildings: Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials, and IGI-Bakar Labs.