The Barnes Center at the Arch Special Collections Research Center

Construction Began: February 2018

Building Occupied: September 13, 2019

Architects for Original Building: Populous Holdings, Inc.

Contractors: The Hayner Hoyt Corporation

Cost: $50 million

Space: 190,000 sq ft.

Notes: In February 2018, Archbold Gym was partially demolished to create a new comprehensive health and wellness center, the Barnes Center at the Arch. A goal of the new building was to maintain the exterior design elements of the original Archbold Gymnasium. This was achieved by keeping the northern portion of the original building intact and salvaging original brick and terracotta to be incorporated into the new building. The new 190,000 square-foot complex encompasses Archbold Gym and all campus health and wellness services, including the Counseling Center, Health Promotion office, Health Services, Recreation Services, and Student Assistance.