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Geoff Lisle
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Dudley and Lambertus Halls: Redefining Higher Education Design
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Purdue University
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West Lafayette, Indiana
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251,191 SF













Supporting Purdue’s Rapid Growth
Purdue University’s College of Engineering and Polytechnic Institute (PPI) are growing rapidly. In addition, the College of Engineering and Polytechnic Institute were geographically separated on campus. To support this momentum and connect environments, BSA was a crucial partner in the design of Dudley and Lambertus Halls. These halls marked the first buildings in the new Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Complex. Today, this complex is one of the largest on the campus.
This 251,191-square-foot academic building design includes interdisciplinary instructional areas, design studios for senior and capstone projects, collaborative spaces for active learning, and administrative offices. As a national first, this facility also features extensive virtual labs, setting a new standard in higher education interior design.
Connecting Campus Through Smart Design
Strategically placed at the east end of Purdue’s 3rd Street Student Success Corridor, the complex connects academic and residential areas. As a result, the Dudley and Lambertus Halls create a vibrant environment where students live, study, and innovate. The building also redefines the Central Drive gateway experience, establishing a bold new campus architecture landmark.
Engineered for Flexibility and Efficiency
Dudley and Lambertus Halls are built for adaptability. BSA’s interior architects and engineers created flexible infrastructure for unique lab requirements while prioritizing system efficiency, functionality, and longevity. For example, the Powertrain Technology Lab supports research and teaching in both internal combustion and electrified powertrains, with custom engine exhaust and combustion air systems. Additionally, the Build @ Scale Lab includes in-floor compressed air and power distribution, enabling full-scale industrial system testing. Finally, smart lighting solutions—LED fixtures, daylight sensors, and dedicated controls—result in a lighting power density 37% better than code.
This transformative project reflects BSA’s role as a leading higher education architecture firm, delivering innovative, flexible spaces for the future of engineering and technology education.
Design Team: Ennead (Design Partner); Fink Roberts & Petrie (Structural Engineer); Schneider Geomatics (Civil Engineer); Rundell Ernstberger (Landscape Architect); Shiel Sexton (Construction Manager as Constructor)
Disciplines
Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Planning
Awards
2023 – American Concrete Institute Indiana Chapter: Institutional & Cultural
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