Johnson Hall is part of a 1960s style dormitory and dining complex redesigned for the freshman experience on the Oswego campus. Johnson Hall includes single and double bedrooms for 236 residents, hall director residence, faculty advising offices, classrooms, a variety of lounges, and laundry and kitchen areas. The infrastructure and systems have been updated including new controllable heating and air conditioning systems, individual data, telephone, and cable services, as well as new finishes and furnishings. The architectural design approach was developed using traditional forms and materials found in other campus buildings. Utilizing the concrete frame and masonry skin of the existing building structure, architectural elements were added to create a distinctive image and residential feel which is inviting to incoming students. New elements include an infill link and entry, a fourth floor, a north wing addition overlooking Lake Ontario, a new student lounge and a multipurpose room adjacent to the dining hall. Resident advisor and graduate apartments are also included in the building The clearly residential tone of the architecture sets a high quality standard with copper roofs, wood windows, and masonry. It also includes traditional architectural vocabulary, including arches, clerestories, and columns which tie to the original campus architecture. New landscape will feature ties to the Great Lakes environment, including native stonework and plantings.

Client: State University of New York at Oswego
Location: Oswego, NY
Completion Date: 2003