Windsor Residence Halls Renovations — Duhme Hall

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Duhme Hall is the second phase of the five –phase renovation of Windsor Residence Halls at Purdue University’s West Lafayette, Indiana campus. Duhme Hall, which opened in 1935 as South Hall was the first hall constructed and was Purdue’s first residence hall for women. South Hall was the Purdue home of Amelia Earhart Putnam, who served as a women’s careers counselor shortly before her around-the-world flight. Another notable resident of the hall included astronaut Janice Voss Ford. The design focuses on highlighting the building’s historic features through updated finishes while providing improved accessibility and completely modern HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems. The building’s original historic lighting is restored and all the oak and poplar woodwork refinished. The living room features bookcases and a stone fireplace surrounded by newly reupholstered furniture. The existing dining room is renovated for Housing and Food Services’ marketing department while retaining its original slate flooring, arched colonnade, stone fireplace and woodwork. The Duhme Hall reading room is dedicated to Amelia Earhart Putnam and displays custom wall installations featuring Earhart’s inspiring quotes and items from Purdue’s Earhart collection. The basement of Duhme Hall is updated to incorporate a more modern look and includes a TV lounge, study rooms, vending area, a music room and one of the complex’s two laundry rooms. A deep red and earthy pale yellow palette gives Duhme Hall’s basement a new aesthetic.

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