Recently Completed Projects
The portfolio of projects managed by the Office of Project Management ranges from new buildings to renovation and renewal for Duke University. We do not manage projects for Duke's School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Medical Center. Those building projects are not included in our portfolio.
Duke is currently focused on the renewal and expansion of existing facilities on campus. These projects include updating and replacement of existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; roof replacement; office and lab renovations; utility infrastructure enhancements; athletic facility upgrades and landscape renovations.
Some of the recently completed projects are highlighted below.
east campus landscape and infrastructure renovation
Completed: Summer 2026
The refresh of the landscape, hardscape, and infrastructure of the East Campus Quad included improving sidewalks, replacing granite curbs and turf, adding stormwater drainage and irrigation systems, and installing energy-efficient LED lighting.
nasher museum of art exhibit loading door
Completed: Summer 2026
The existing entrance on the north side of the Nasher Museum of Art was replaced with larger, upgraded exhibit-loading door wall to simplify secure movement of large-scale art installations.
west duke building restoration
Completed: Summer 2026
After a chilled-water coil froze and ruptured an air-handling unit in the West Duke Building on East Campus, flooding forced the building to close. Full restoration work took six months to complete.
GARDEN GATEWAY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
Completed: Spring 2026
Known as the Garden Gateway, work on this transformational renovation and expansion project was completed and supports the enrichment experience for all visitors by accommodating the Sarah P. Duke Gardens’ dramatic growth in the past decade.
Duke Gardens’ Transformative Garden Gateway Project Opens to the Public
ambler tennis scoreboard replacement
Completed: Spring 2026
The existing Ambler Tennis Stadium scoreboard and structure were replaced with a new steel structure and video board, in addition to restorative landscaping and plantings at the base of the structure.
nasher museum of art sculpture garden
Completed: Winter 2025
Work on the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Sculpture Garden created 270 degrees of walkable landscape for visitors with accessible pathways and green spaces for displaying art outdoors and for community gatherings and events.
ENR's 2026 Texas and Southeast Best Project award winner in Landscape/Urban Development
washington duke inn lobby renovation
Completed: Winter 2025
The Washington Duke Inn’s lobby, Bull Durham Bar and patio and the Fairview patio were renovated. A new restroom was also added to the public spaces of the hotel.
CHAPEL DRIVE ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS
Completed: Fall 2025
The Chapel Drive entrance to West Campus from the Campus Drive traffic circle has been enhanced with a new, permanent attendant shelter, raised crosswalk and automated traffic control bollards that can be raised and lowered across the roadway.