As the first building designed by Rudolph E. Lee on the campus, Freeman Hall held historical significance, originally housing industrial engineering and a foundry. Over time, much of its original design was obscured by renovations and additions. Lord Aeck Sargent's addition aimed to revitalize this legacy, incorporating an auditorium, faculty offices, graduate workstations, collaborative public spaces, and administrative suites while respecting the campus's architectural heritage. Strategically situated on Fernow Street, the addition fosters connectivity with the existing building and campus. This multistory addition actively engages the campus thoroughfare, embodying sustainability principles with its LEED Gold Certification.
Clemson, SC
LEED Gold
23,230 sf
Renovation, Adaptive Reuse, Historic Building, Learning Spaces
Photo: Jonathan Hillyer
Photo: Jonathan Hillyer
Photo: Jonathan Hillyer
“This world-class facility will allow us to attract top-notch students and faculty and provide unique and enriching engagement experiences to the next generation of engineers.”
— Anand Gramopadhye, Dean of the College of Engineering and Science, Clemson University
Photo: Jonathan Hillyer
Photo: Jonathan Hillyer