Renovation Projects for Hilleboe Hall and Kittelsby Hall at St. Olaf College

Renovation Projects for Hilleboe Hall and Kittelsby Hall at St. Olaf College w l hall company 1

W. L. Hall Company was invited to collaborate with Workshop Architects (Milwaukee) and Oscar J. Boldt Construction (Rochester & Cloquet, MN) on two unique residence projects (Hilleboe Hall and Kittelsby Hall) at St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN). 

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Hilleboe and Kittelsby, connected by a shared entrance, feature the largest triple rooms on campus, accommodating approximately 360 first-year and upper-class students.

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These historic buildings feature distinctive stone facades requiring precise field measurements and specialized anchoring designs to ensure their longevity for the next 75 years.

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We provided energy analysis, design consultation, and budget estimates throughout the pre-bid process.

Having completed numerous projects at St. Olaf over the past 50 years, we always enjoy our summers working at this remarkable institution.

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If you're planning a building renovation design project, we'd be happy to provide insights on potential costs, benefits, and design considerations.

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