Services
- Architecture
Details
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Client
- The Ohio State University
Project
Built in 1922, Pomerene Hall is a defining example of collegiate gothic architecture at The Ohio State University. Originally serving as the Women’s Union and later expanded to include a natatorium, kitchen, lounges, and refectory, the building’s historic character endured even as its program faded over the years.
The renovation and expansion focused on balancing preservation with new use. A three-story glass atrium was introduced to enclose a former exterior space, while historic details—including wood paneling, plaster ceilings, stained glass light fixtures, and ornate wood doors—were meticulously restored. Matching 100-year-old brick and limestone required the expertise of historians, artists, and craftspeople to ensure seamless integration.
Today, Pomerene Hall is home to the Data Analytics Department, the Department of History of Art, the Translational Data Analytics Institute, and the Mirror Lake Eatery. Modernized interiors support research, collaboration, and campus life while maintaining the building’s historic character and identity.
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