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In 1999 Helpern Architects completed a Humanities District Masterplan. The
Humanities District project is a series of adaptive reuse projects
involving buildings on High Street and Court Street. The Humanities
District encompasses several departments that are presently located
throughout the campus. Over the next several years Wesleyan plans to bring the Humanities departments
together in a cohesive set of buildings conveniently located on campus. The first phase of Humanities
District included the renovations to
Fisk Hall to create new spaces for the Russian department and the office
of International Studies as well as three new classrooms on the garden
level. This work was completed in the summer of 2000.
The renovation, and/ or new construction of these existing structures will consolidate the
departments of English, Romance Languages, College of Letters, Classical
Studies, and Women’s Studies.
Downey House, 294 High Street has been completed by the construction
firm, S. Carpenter
Construction, designed by Kenneth Boroson Architects.
The current location scheduled for design and renovation in this
multi-phased plan is 285 Court Street. The adaptive reuse of this 7,000 SF
structure will provide valuable additional office and classroom space for the English
Department. Click here for a list of
general contractors.
Click here to see detailed project
information.
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