Active Projects

The Bryan Center is a central hub of student activity on Duke’s West Campus. Opened in 1982 with an area over 225,000 SF, it houses the University Store, Reynolds Industries Theater, multiple dining facilities, and numerous Student Affairs offices. The goal of this project is to extend the lifespan of this important facility, improve building conditions, reduce emergency repairs and maintenance requests, and protect critical operational spaces.

This work is a building envelope restoration that will replace the roofing system over most of the building and make repairs to the exterior façade. Both efforts will require phasing that will start on the plaza side of the building moving west toward the Bryan parking garage. Scaffolding and lifts will move around the exterior of the Bryan Center for roof replacement and façade repairs.

Expected Project Completion: April 2026

Project Manager: James King

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As part of a multi-year project to upgrade the infrastructure on West Campus, utility work updating stormwater, underground sanitation and power systems near Cameron Indoor Stadium, Card Gymnasium and Krzyzewskiville will occur until September 2026. While there will be minimal pedestrian impacts while the work is unfolding, there will be signage and alternate routes available to ensure accessibility.

March Update: Duke Today story "Utility Work to Start March 24 Near Krzyzewskiville"

Expected Project Completion: September 2026

Project Manager: Ed Sinnott

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The refresh of the landscape, hardscape and infrastructure within the East Campus Quad will continue throughout summer 2025. Throughout the past academic year work has continued on the project, which involved replacing the stormwater drainage system, sidewalks, granite curbs and irrigation system as well as upgrading the lighting with LEDs.

Macrh Update: Minor rerouting of pedestrian traffic continues around the brick gutter installation on the south side of the East Campus Quad. Grading and sodding of central lawns will take place during Summer Break.

Expected Project Completion: August 2026

Project Manager: Heidy Jaramillo

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To enhance the student-athlete and fan experience, a multi-phase renovation of Jack Coombs Field is underway. This phase includes a new player performance center with three indoor hitting lanes and one indoor pitching lane, as well as technology systems for tracking player metrics. 

Expected Project Phase Completion: December 2026

Project Manager: Kendall Schmidt

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The Krzyzewski Center for Athletic Excellence was constructed in 2008. This multi-phase renovation project includes utility and building enabling to allow demolition of Scharf Hall and construction of a three-story expansion on the north end of the building along with fitting out level one and parking to the west.

The building remains open with temporary rerouting of pedestrian traffic near the south side and approximately 14 fewer parking spaces in the Public Policy lot during this enabling phase.

Expected Project Enabling Phase Completion: Fall 2026

Project Manager: Kendall Schmidt

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Originally opened in 1927, Lilly Library, a hub of student life on East Campus, is in the midst of a two-year renovation and expansion project that will blend the building’s historic charm with modern features. The library will have more collaborative study spaces, technology-equipped project rooms and a new entrance.

Temporary rerouting of vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the work area until September 2026 for the building renovation, expansion and associated utilities.

Expected Project Completion: September 2026

Project Manager: Dudley Willis

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The storefront assembly at the north end of the Nasher Museum of Art is undergoing improvements. Work includes replacing the existing loading doors with larger ones to allow for smoother transport of large artworks in and out of the building, in addition to new pedestrian doors to enhance campus connectivity. The upgraded door and window system will maintain the original aesthetic while enhancing functionality. 

Expected Project Completion: April 2026

Project Manager: Heidy Jaramillo

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Perkins Library serves as the main hub of the university's library system, featuring six floors filled with collections, study areas and library services. Project work includes replacing the roof over most of the building.

Macrh Update: Pedestrian detours are in place behind the building. Some delivery and pedestrian disruptions between 7-9 a.m. are expected throughout the remainder of the project.

Expected Project Completion: August 2026

Project Manager: James King

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Built in 1931, the Reuben-Cooke Building will undergo a renovation – supported by a gift from The Duke Endowment – that will include a new roof, an overhaul of its mechanical, electrical, plumbing and telecommunications systems, restoration of historic windows and replacement of existing windows, and a modernization of its offices, classrooms and lab spaces.

The building is closed for a complete renewal, modernization and extension of new utilities, resulting in about 60 fewer parking spaces in the upper Allen Building lot during construction and rerouting of vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the work area until spring 2027.

Expected Project Completion: May 2027

Project Manager: Gregory Stribling

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On Sunday, December 14, 2025, a flood occurred in the West Duke Building on East Campus due to a chilled water coil that froze and ruptured an air handling unit in the building's attic. The building is currently closed for restoration. Completion of building life safety components is expected by spring break, to allow partial occupancy of offices in areas not affected. Full building restoration is expected by summer break.

Expected Project Completion: Summer 2026

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