Richard McElhiney Architects LLC

Adelbert Hall Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH

This 60,000sf renovation of an historic building houses the main administration facilities for the University. It accommodates the offices of the President, Provost, senior administrators and staff, meeting rooms and ceremonial spaces.

Heavily damaged by fire, the building lost its roof, stone tower, dormers and all interior finishes, including a three-story-high monumental stair. The new exterior is designed to be consistent with the original architectural style and materials. The new stair is recreated in the spirit of the original, and the offices incorporate the most recent advances in mechanical systems and data/telecommunications infrastructure.

Awards: 1993-Northern Ohio Live-Awards of Achievement Honorable Mention, 1993-The Builders Exchange of Ohio-36th Annual Craftmanship Award, 1994-National American Institute of Architects-Honor Award for Excellence in Interior Design, 1994-The Builders Exchange of Ohio-37th Annual Annual Craftmanship Award, 1994-American Institute of Architects Cleveland Chapter-Award for Excellence in Historical Preservation and Restoration, 1994-The Cleveland Restoration Society- Award of Excellence, 1996-Cleveland Engineering Society- Award of Excellence

Richard McElhiney, Project Director at his previous firm.

photographs: Cervin Robinson