J. Hyatt Hammond Associates, a Greensboro architectural firm, will join with Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, a worldwide architectural firm based in Boston, to design the renovation project for the Elon University School of Law facility. Both firms will be involved in the project from beginning to end. The building, which was formerly the Greensboro Central Public Library, is located at 201 N. Greene St. in downtown Greensboro.
The $6 million renovation project will transform the building into a state-of-the-art legal education facility, with specialized classrooms, a law library, individual and group study and meeting spaces, faculty offices and technology access throughout the building. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2005 with completion early in 2006.
Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott (SBRA) is a 200-member firm that serves the education, healthcare, science, corporate and civic markets. The firm has special expertise in historic restoration and renovation, sustainable design and the latest building science technologies. Founded by the renowned American architect, Henry Hobson Richardson, SBRA has been in continuous practice since 1874. It is known as a national leader and has won numerous awards for design excellence and technical expertise.
SBRA was the architect for Elon’s Carol Grotnes Belk Library, which was completed in 2000.
“SBRA is delighted to be invited by Elon University to create a home for its new law school,” said Jon Ross, principal in charge of the project. “It’s a pleasure to renew our relationship with the university and to collaborate with our associate architect, J. Hyatt Hammond.”
J. Hyatt Hammond Associates will be the local architectural and engineering designer for the project. The Hyatt Hammond firm has developed an expertise in adaptive re-use projects, especially in downtown Greensboro, with more than 50 projects in the last 10 years.
“This project is another step forward for downtown, and we are proud to be associated with it,” said Bruce Cantrell, principal with the firm.
In its renovated form, the building will include three floors and a mezzanine study level, providing about 69,000 square feet of space.