Learn more about current, recent and upcoming building projects, which are managed by Kenyon's Design and Construction Department from initial concepts through construction.
Current Projects
South Quad Housing: Winkler Hall
Work on Kenyon’s historic South Quad began in 2022 with the construction of apartment-style residence halls on South Campus. The first residence hall, Thomas, opened in Jan. 2025, with the second, Winkler Hall, scheduled to open for fall 2025.
Recently Completed Projects
Campus Entrance Safety Enhancements
In an effort to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Route 229 and Wiggin Street, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) began construction of a one-lane roundabout at the main entrance to Gambier in June 2024. Construction was completed by the end of the fall 2024 semester.
South Quad Housing: Thomas Hall
The first building in the South Quad Housing project, an apartment-style residence hall, opened in Jan. 2025. The site will accommodate an additional hall, opening fall 2025, as outlined in the campus master plan.
Peirce Hall Generator
In order to expand the standby power systems in Peirce Hall and make the entire building functional in the case of an emergency, construction began in March 2024 to accommodate a larger generator. The project was completed by fall 2024.
Tomsich Hall Science Lab
Two offices in the lower level of Tomsich Hall were recently converted into a new science lab. Construction on the new lab began in February 2024 and concluded in summer 2024.