About UF Law
Construction
Construction to renovate and expand library and classroom space at the Levin College of Law began in 2003, thanks to a major 2001-03 effort that raised $6.3 million in private support - later supplemented by state and UF monies - for the project. Construction is now complete, and the law school's new look benefits students, faculty and staff in myriad ways, ranging from the logistical to the aesthetic.
The Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center has nearly doubled in size and the law school community has access to greatly expanded and enhanced classroom facilities. Two three-story classroom "towers" between and connecting Holland and Bruton-Geer Halls, together with other new classrooms in Holland Hall and existing facilities, provide seating for close to the college's entire current enrollment of 1,310. The law school's technological capabilities have been enhanced thanks to a revamped telecommunications plant, "smart" classrooms, and wired/wireless access throughout new and renovated spaces. The entry to the college is from the west, with a new courtyard that allows secure entry to the renovated Legal Information Center, to new classrooms surrounding the courtyard, and to Bruton-Geer Hall. Outdoor gathering and circulation areas have been improved through creation of two semi-enclosed courtyards and an open green space at the northwest entry.
The building design team included both a Gainesville architectural firm, Ponikvar & Associates, and a Boston architectural firm, Tsoi/Kobus & Associates. The project is expected to qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification as a sustainable ("green") facility.