We were hired by Yale University to restore the building while discreetly inserting facilities not contemplated during the era of its construction.

Vanderbilt Hall was originally built in 1894, donated by Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his wife Alice as a memorial to their son, William H. Vanderbilt, a Yale student who died in 1892. The architect, Cornelius Coolidge Haight, created a robust hall with finely proportioned facades and stately interiors.

The building's "U" shaped plan forms an entrance court facing Chapel Street and opens a connecting portal onto Old Campus. Vanderbilt originally consisted of four floors with a mansard roofed attic and an unfinished basement. In 1976, Edward Larrabee Barnes designed new suites for the attic and basement.

A variety of architectural modifications put Vanderbilt into compliance with applicable codes and provide an improved degree of accessibility. Extensive infrastructure upgrades bring Vanderbilt into the 21st century. Failing mechanical systems have been replaced, life safety systems modernized and telecommunications systems fully equipped. New systems are concealed so as not to compromise the existing architecture. Finishes and specialties have been restored to like-new condition. Refinishing of paneling and flooring, together with enhanced lighting, brightens and refreshes Vanderbilt’s interior environment.