Beautiful Resource

Battle Hall was designed by acclaimed architect Cass Gilbert of New York in 1910.  It was the first building on campus to utilize the Spanish Renaissance architectural style that now fully defines the character of the university.  It was recognized as one of 150 favorite buildings in the United States by the American Institute of Architects in 2007.

Key Restoration Issues

1. ★Masonry conservation including definition of work to reverse unsuccessful previous repairs
   

2. ★Tile roof repair and replacement
   

3. ★Life safety egress design
   

4. ★Accessibility design
   

5. ★Conservation of interior finishes and features
   

6. ★Integration of building systems in a integrated manner, compatible with the original architectural character
   

Scope of Services

1. ★Exterior envelope assessment, including infared thermography performed by Sparks Engineering, 2007
   

2. ★Building Systems Integration Study, 2007
   

3. ★Life Safety Code Analysis, 2007
   

4. ★Historic Materials Treatment Program, 2007
   

Location

University of Texas at Austin

Historic Designations

1. ★National Register of Historic Places
   

2. ★Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
   

3. ★ State Archeological Landmark
   

Project Links

Sparks Engineering

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