The renovation of Galileo Hall created a renewed and versatile space for academic studies that elegantly integrates into the campus’ midcentury modern architecture, originally the work of Edward Durrell Stone. The renovation began with an in-depth programming analysis that involved working closely with all the Harvey Mudd constituents, including faculty, students, and staff, to develop the overall programming and conceptual plan for the building’s update.

The project creates a new lobby and a state-of-the-art, 600-seat, lecture hall, divisible into three rooms to accommodate a variety of academic needs and events. With the input of both faculty and students taken into account, the programming allows for different teaching pedagogies and technologies, which resulted in the installation of whiteboards, blackboards, a full AV system, and power outlets for laptops. In addition to structural and MEP upgrades and a new AV/IT system, the finished building is now ADA compliant. The hall’s Libra Deck landscape, waterproofing, and topping were also redone to further satisfy campus needs for additional event space.

This project was programmed, analyzed, renovated, and designed by Pfeiffer prior to joining Perkins Eastman.