Built-in 1964 at Stephen F. Austin State University, the Gladys Steen Hall
was built to accommodate rapid growth in student enrolment while
providing security to the female students it originally housed. It has seen
a transformation over time as it is now used as a co-ed facility and has also
become a hub for student events. To accommodate the growing needs for
21st-century education, we are proposing an expansion that bridges social
engagement, productivity, and relaxation with economic sustainability. In
this six-stage expansion, the Steen Hall will see a transformation not only
to the building itself but also to the surrounding area by creating new
external opportunities for external social engagement. The main focus of
the expansion, however, is the addition of three bands that bridge the two
towers of Gladys Steen Hall together. These bands will support programs
that cater to the needs of students in the 21st century with amenities such
as study, recreation, event, and commercial spaces.
