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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Duke is in the midst of building and utility renewal, including storm, sanitary, normal and emergency power, and minor waterproofing and grading.

Work on Cameron Indoor Stadium and Card Gym utility replacement includes rerouting of service vehicles and pedestrian traffic around the work areas.

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.

February Update: Rerouting of pedestrian traffic near Giles Residence Hall and the Classroom Building continues as irrigation and landscaping upgrades progress alongside sidewalk and roadway work at the East Campus Quad bus loop.

Expected Project Completion: August 2026

Project Manager: Heidy Jaramillo

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Known as the Garden Gateway, this transformational renovation and expansion project is designed to enrich the experience for all visitors and to accommodate the Garden’s dramatic growth in the past decade. Construction is scheduled to begin in late fall and reach completion in spring 2026. Visitors can continue to enjoy the Gardens throughout the entirety of the project.

Visitors are advised to check the Duke Gardens website for updates and important information as the project takes shape. To learn more, sign up for Garden Gateway email updates.

The Main Gardens entrance, Doris Duke Center, and parking lots are closed, along with Lewis Street — except for pedestrians and emergency vehicles — while construction of the new Garden Gateway Building and outdoor plaza, as well as the renovation of the Doris Duke Center, continues through March 2026.

Expected Project Completion: March 2026

Project Manager: Virginia Norton

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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.

February Update: Rerouting of pedestrian traffic with anticipated delivery and pedestrian disruptions occurring some mornings from 7-9 a.m. behind Perkins Library are expected throughout the roof replacement.

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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