Hitchcock Hall

Berry Row landscaping completed

June 14th, 2008  |  Published in all news, Hitchcock Hall, June 2005 photos, Larson, Jens, master planning, north campus

The Dartmouth has an article on the completion of the construction of the landscape between Berry Library and Maynard Street following a design by Richard Burck Associates (select Works in Progress). The set of grass-topped concrete terraces originally specified was replaced by a less-formal grassy bowl.

Hitchcock Hall open again

February 13th, 2008  |  Published in all news, Hitchcock Hall, preservation

Dartmouth Life reports that Hitchcock is open again after its extensive renovation.

Hitchcock opens after renovation

January 20th, 2008  |  Published in all news, Hitchcock Hall, preservation

Hitchcock Hall has reopened after an extensive renovation by Atkin Olshin Schade. The east-west hallway no longer has a plan shaped like a milk bottle. The Dartmouth explains the changes.

Name change of campus firm (Atkin Olshin Schade)

September 5th, 2007  |  Published in all news, Fahey-McLane, History, Hitchcock Hall, Lamb & Rich, other projects

Atkin Olshin Lawson-Bell Architects is now Atkin Olshin Schade and presently features features Collis and Fahey-McLane on its front page.

The firm’s Collis page has some new photos, including one showing the Lone Pine Tavern. The only detailed plan of the Hitchcock renovation yet available is on the site as well.

Hitchcock Hall gutted, structure revealed

February 25th, 2007  |  Published in all news, Hitchcock Hall, Lamb & Rich, preservation

Amazing photos of the scoured interior of Hitchcock Hall have been posted to the OPDC site.

The builders only knew the first-floor plan when they put the foundation in during 1912, since the rest of the building had not been designed. One wonders whether any of the concrete piers are afterthoughts.