Location: Ames, Iowa
Completion Date: August 9, 2017
Project Size: 16,700 sq. ft.
Abstract: Success with recruitment led Delta Gamma to choose a former sorority house as the location for their new sorority house at Iowa State University.

The sorority desired a non-traditional, modern look for their new home. The existing building was completely remodeled to house up to 55 residents. The new accommodations include suites with shared bathrooms, lounge spaces and a large study room. The kitchen was completely redone and the lower level dining and lounge spaces opened up to visually connect them. The existing split-level entry and stairways were removed. The new entry is at grade and opens into a new two-story entry foyer with a stair balcony overlook that greets visitors with abundant daylignt and connects through the building to a new formal living room addition at the rear. This living space is anchored by a wood feature wall and stone replace that provides a visual anchor at the west end. High windows provide daylight while maintaining visual privacy on the north.