The proposed Oliver-Barnard and Tuomey Halls Renovations and Addition project will involve the renovation of 8,022 square feet of existing building space at Oliver-Barnard Hall located at 801 Capstone Drive, and the renovation of 8,022 square feet of existing building space and an entrance addition at Tuomey Hall located at 611 Capstone Drive for the College of Arts
and Sciences.

The Project proposes an initial renovation of Oliver-Barnard, home of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Blount Scholars Program, which has experienced significant growth and is currently at its maximum student capacity. The first floor of Oliver-Barnard will primarily be used for group learning, including classrooms, a kitchen, conference rooms and an outdoor collaboration courtyard. The second floor will be designated as office space and a conference room for instructors.

The renovation of Tuomey will allow it to continue serving as a location for the Blount Scholars Program and also as an administrative home for any new academic or leadership program or programs developed by and for the College of Arts and Sciences. The first floor of Tuomey Hall is planned for upgraded offices, conference rooms, and a large gathering area, while the second floor will be additional instructor offices and meeting spaces.  An addition to the existing entrance to the lounge area will be included at the north elevation to provide enhanced ADA access and a distinctive entrance location.

The renovations of both Oliver-Barnard and Tuomey Halls will be respectful of the historical character of the buildings while also modernizing the spaces for their current uses and meeting the needs of the students and the programs.