Tucker Hall to open after extreme makeover

At 54 years old, Tucker Hall will show little signs of age when classes begin this fall.

The 77,536 square foot building who's major tenant is the College of Arts and Sciences has spent the past year undergoing a $17.1 million substantial renovation which saw the complete restoration of the building’s envelope including roof replacement, as well as replacement of the building’s plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems, structural systems upgrades, life safety upgrades, technology upgrades, and remodeling of all offices, classrooms, and support spaces.

The building's main lobby has been expanded by removing the second floor slab to create a two-story atrium and entry into the theatre. A glass roof system was added to allow more natural light. All known ADA issues have been addressed.

The Charles Winterwood Theatre, housed in the building, received new seating, acoustic treatment, A/V & lighting systems, catwalks, rigging, flooring including replacement of the stage floor and trap door system.