Description: Owen Graduate Hall is located on the northwest corner of Shaw Lane and Bogue Street in the Residential District. The vision for Owen Hall was to make it one of the most desired choices for graduate students and professional students. From the many focus groups and surveys conducted, it was identified that there is a significant need for a quiet, study-oriented atmosphere for this selective group of students.
This project improved the public spaces that support academic and social interactions, as well as enhanced outdoor spaces and building access systems.
The project refurbished:
- Main lobby
- Lounge
- Residence life apartment
- Lower-level study area
- Community kitchen
- Riverwalk area
- Recreation space
- Serving area
- Dining area
The project also implemented functional improvements to the loading dock area, to offer a larger platform and new equipment. Additionally, life safety and security systems were updated within the building.
Pedestrian, motorist, bicycle impacts: The parking lot south of the building (Lot 22) and the loading dock and lot (Lot 23) were closed until Aug. 21.
Timeline: Construction began in May 2009 and was substantially completed in July 2009, with the final completion in July 2010.
Questions, comments, concerns?
Design Representative: Greg Houghtaling, houghtal@pplant.msu.edu, (517) 353-5140
Construction Representative: Anthony Rhodes, arhodes@pplant.msu.edu , (517) 432-7104
Please refer to the Detours web page for current and upcoming Construction Detour Information.