With space currently underserving students, this critical project needs to move forward and is a top capital project for Iowa State University. The entire complex is designed as one project with the ability to construct it in two phases.
Phase one will move forward utilizing private gifts and university/college support. We are hoping the state will partner with us on additional funding to complete the entire project.
Phase One
LeBaron replacement, new atrium, circulation corridor renovation
The first phase of the project will replace LeBaron Hall with a 44,000 square-foot building that has three aboveground floors and a full basement. A new atrium will add an additional 6,000 square feet making the new structure 50,000 square feet.
The existing 9,400 square-foot circulation corridor will be renovated to match the new aesthetic, improve traffic flow and aid in wayfinding.
Phase Two
South addition, targeted MacKay renovation
The second phase of the project will add a 20,000 square-foot, three-level structure to the new LeBaron Hall. In total, space will increase by 41%.
This phase also includes renovating 5,000 square feet in MacKay Hall that will preserve historic architecture while updating the space with modern, accessible student-learning spaces.
Overall Project Facts
Total square footage: 70,000
Total increase in space: 43.3%
Conceptual Aerial Rendering
Existing buildings are shown in grey. The new LeBaron Hall, south atrium and circulation corridor are shown in color to give an overview of how the complete project connects to existing buildings.
