Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management Planning New $300M Building on Lakefront Campus
New Building to House Executive MBA and Non-Degree Executive Education Programs
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management will demolish its James L. Allen Center to make way for a new $300 million building on Evanston’s lakefront. The building will nearly double the number of classroom seats and house Kellogg’s executive MBA and non-degree executive education programs. It will also serve as the center of the university’s Full Circle Campaign, aimed at bolstering Northwestern’s reputation and “reinventing” business education, the university said Wednesday.
Funds Raised for New Building
The Full Circle Campaign’s goal is to raise $600 million for Kellogg, with funds also going toward research and opportunities to connect students with business leaders. A Kellogg spokesperson said so far it has raised more than $182.6 million. The campaign will contribute $170 million to the new lakefront building, and half of that amount has been raised, according to the spokesperson.
Features of the New Building
The state-of-the-art and technology-enhanced building will have 22,000 square feet of classroom space and 48 group study rooms. Classrooms will accommodate hybrid teaching and bring together students, alumni, corporate leaders, and elite faculty from around the world. There will also be 160 guest rooms in the building’s hotel for overnight guests and other visitors, as well as seven dining spaces, an executive club with a bar, and other amenities for private events.
Design and Construction
The unnamed building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, will be next to its flagship Kellogg Global Hub. A tunnel will link the properties, along with a greenspace and second entrance on the building’s north end. Hana Kassem, design principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox, said the building’s design is meant to celebrate the lakefront and expand Kellogg’s footprint. “Our concept is based on connections to nature that promote well-being by incorporating natural materials and organic textures throughout the interior spaces, combined with cutting-edge dynamic learning and collaboration environments that further the mission and reach of Kellogg,” Kassem said.
Timeline for Construction and Completion
Demolition of the Allen Center will begin in January 2025, according to a university spokesperson. Work on the new building will begin in winter 2025. The school anticipates completing and occupying the building by fall 2027.
Rendering of the New Building
Rendering of the Outdoor Terrace
Conclusion
The new $300 million building at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management is expected to be a game-changer for the school, providing state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for students, alumni, and corporate leaders to come together and learn from each other.
FAQs
* What is the budget for the new building?
+ The budget for the new building is $300 million.
* When will demolition of the Allen Center begin?
+ Demolition of the Allen Center will begin in January 2025.
* When will construction of the new building begin?
+ Construction of the new building will begin in winter 2025.
* When is the anticipated completion date for the new building?
+ The school anticipates completing and occupying the building by fall 2027.
