ENVIRONMENTS + EXHIBITS | EDUCATION | URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL

University of Illinois Foundation
Philanthropy Center

The University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) has been working in support of the University of Illinois for nearly 90 years. In collaboration with Perkins Eastman, we helped UIF curate their past as well as guide their future through storytelling, exhibit design, and a cohesive programming thread throughout their Philanthropy Center.

Digital Elements:
10'H digital displays in lobby (qty: 2)
25'H digital totem in lobby
30'H interactive stair wall

Exhibit Elements:
Existing Artifacts
Past History + Timeline
Moments of Discovery

Scope:
Artifact Curation
Branded Environments
Discovery + Strategy
Exhibit Design
Interactive Elements
Programming
Renderings
Signage + Wayfinding

Client: Univ. of Illinois Foundation
Location: Urbana-Champaign, IL
Budget: $1.2M-$1.5M
Timeline: 12-18 months
Size: 60,000 sf | 3 levels
Completed: June 2024

Exterior

Context

60,000 sf bldg | 3 levels

Will assist with retaining, developing, and recruiting top talent

Located in Urbana-Champaign, IL

Environments + Exhibits

Close collaboration with Perkins Eastman and rest of design team

Main Lobby

User Groups

Accounting + Finance
Advancement
Development
Donor Relations
Engagement
Gifts
Human Resources
Legal
Marketing
President

Visitors

Alumni
Board of Directors
Community Groups
Donors
Faculty
Philanthropists
Students
Trainees

Main Lobby to Connecting Stair

Plans

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Gallery

Exhibition

UIF’s former home was Harker Hall, situated between the Illini Union and the Natural History Building. Harker Hall is the oldest building on campus, and underwent renewal in 1991, restoring the building’s exterior.

Digital Content