The Collaborative

The Ohio State University

Sullivant Hall

Services

  • Architecture

Details

Location
Columbus, Ohio
Client
The Ohio State University

Project

Sullivant Hall’s renovation redefined a 1913 neoclassical museum into a modern academic and cultural hub for Ohio State University. Located at the High Street gateway, the 136,051sf building plays a central role in announcing the university’s Arts District.

The design addressed both transparency and functionality. Historic fenestration was carefully updated with clear glazing, while the north façade was replaced with a three-story glass curtainwall, reversing the building’s long-standing opacity and opening it to the campus and city.

Inside, outdated and fragmented spaces were reorganized into a clear system of circulation serving classrooms, studios, galleries, and performance areas. The result is a building that balances preservation with renewal, serving both the university community and the public with spaces for learning, creativity, and cultural exchange.

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