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In , Vanderslice Hall is described as a campus cornerstone for nearly a century. The article notes that around 30 years ago, parts of the first floor were transformed into offices for admissions, with much of the building’s ornate detail hidden beneath drop ceilings and sheetrock walls.

Inspired by the ornate details of Marburg’s original Flemish Queen Anne design, 91���� and Helix Architecture + Design sought to create a balance between restoration and function, returning 3,245 square feet of the first floor to its original rhythm and feeling while creating an efficient workplace for the admissions team, according to the article.

“The efforts focused on making a memorable first impression in the Grand Hall, returning the Library to an inviting communal area after decades as office space and highlighting the Fernery’s ornate glass to create a signature meeting place,” according to the article.

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