All three of these buildings on the Baldwin Wallace campus are listed in the National Register. Built in the 1880s, they were restored to their original state and adapted for use as classroom and lecture hall space.

Marting Hall. This is one of several buildings of the original campus listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The program was to restore and renovate the building to serve as the campus humanities center. There were three goals: to preserve as much as possible the feeling of the old building, to satisfy space requirements for five academic departments, and to meet current safety codes. Renovation of the interior provides classroom and office space for Art History, English, Philosophy, Religion, and History.

A new 70-seat art history lecture hall and lounge spaces are also included. The front lobby is the focal point of the building and can be used for ceremonies and other student activities.

Dietsch Hall. The building was one of the original college structures. Originally it was used as a dormitory and later a classroom building until severe water damage force it to be closed in the early 1980s. Major renovation necessitated the removal of all interior partitions, walls, floors, windows, and ceilings. The new design provides a more energy efficient classroom setting with air conditioned space and elevator service, while maintaining the original character of the structure.

Location:  Berea, Ohio

Firm’s Responsibility:
Restoration Architects: 100%

Construction Cost:
$2,250,000
$ 750,000
$ 500,000

Completion Date:
1989 - 1991