| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-1905 | Farm buildings are constructed on the Kingswood School site (Farm Group #1); Albert Kahn, Architect | Most demolished 1917-1921 |
| 1904 | The original farmhouse of Samuel Alexander is remodelled and called the "Cottage" | Torn down in 1930 |
| 1907 | Original frame boat house erected | Torn down in 1917 |
| 1908 | Cranbrook House and Tower Cottage constructed; Albert Kahn, architect | Kahn worked from George Gough Booth's sketches |
| 1909 | North garden constructed | |
| 1910 | Greenhouse completed, replacing the original lean-to greenhouse attached to the house; Burrowes and Wells, architects Twin Cottage constructed; Burrowes and Wells, architects Sunken garden and Promenade balustrade begun |
Torn down in 1950 for present greenhouse Kahn designed “Water Garden” - removed 1923 |
| 1911 | Service buildings completed (Chauffer's Cottage, Stables, Carriage House, Garage, Dog Kennels); Burrowes and Wells, architects East Terrace constructed Farm buildings constructed on Cranbrook School site; Burrowes and Wells, architects (Farm Group #2 |
Demolished in 1926 |
| 1912 |
Rock garden (Oriental Garden) established
|
|
| 1913 | West Terrace constructed - water garden pool Tower Cottage enlarged for James Scripps Booth |
|
| 1914 | West Terrace fountain installed Swimming pool at Greek Theatre built Cascade from pool built |
|
| 1915 | Brookside Cottage (Stoney House) constructed from the Pump House for Farm Group Number One Greek Theater constructed; Burrowes and Wells, architects Italian Cottage built; Burrowes and Wells, architects Booths purchased the Crane Lantern for the Japanese (now Oriental) Garden |
H. George Field, Builder Actors’ Court added by HSB in 1924 Cottage demolished 1927 (Hedgegate House partially built on foundation) Bought at expositions at San Diego and San Francisco |
| 1916 | Flowing Well (Rainbow Fountain) built; Marcus R. Burrowes, architect | Pewabic tiles laid by Mary Chase Perry Stratton |
| 1917 | Boat House completed; Marcus R. Burrowes, architect Samuel Yellin gates installed at south entrance of Cranbrook House New Morris Mill constructed |
Restored in 1983 Gate posts built in 1916 |
| 1918 | Cranbrook House additions begun-- west wing, east wing, servants’ wing, library wing; Albert Kahn, architect Meeting House constructed on Cranbrook Road; George G. and Henry S. Booth, architects North stairway from Cranbrook House to Glassenbury Lake (Kingswood Lake) begun |
Work completed 1920 Now part of Brookside School North Terraces were added 1923-25 |
| 1919 | The Common Room (now known as the Oak Room) at CH begins construction (1919-20); Albert Kahn, architect | |
| 1920 | Wallace House built | Sold to the Nances in 1952 |
| 1921 | Vegetable garden built east of Tower Cottage Fire House added to Tower Cottage |
|
| 1922 | Bloomfield Hills School, now called Brookside School, opened its doors to students in the upper floor of the Meeting House |
|
| 1923 | Aviary built between George Booth's Office and the Library at Cranbrook House Forecourt of Cranbrook House rebuilt along present lines Turtle Fountain installed Clay tennis court erected south of Tower Cottage First addition to Brookside School; George G. Booth, architect |
Frame of aviary later used for kitchen window at Brookside School |
| 1924 | Actors Court added to Greek Theatre; Henry S. Booth, architect Pavilion ("Garden House") built along Lone Pine Road; Albert Kahn, architect West Terrace reflecting pool built Henry Booth designed an art academy at Cranbrook for his final student project at the University of Michigan |
Open-sided arcade |
| 1925 | Eliel Saarinen completed a master plan for the proposed art academy at Cranbrook Theatre Bridge built |
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
1925-26
|
Work on the first Academy building, the Cranbrook Architectural Office
Swanson and Booth, architects Thornlea House built Henry S. Booth, architect Beresford House built Swanson and Booth, architects Christ Church Cranbrook Sextonry built Swanson and Booth, architects |
Now CAA Administration Building-- Saarinen addition, 1927-29
Pool built 1929; Studio built 1938; addition to Thornlea c.1940 |
|
1925-28
|
Christ Church Cranbrook constructed
Bertram Goodhue Associates, architects |
|
|
1925-30
|
Cranbrook School for Boys constructed
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Saarinen based his plan on Burrowes and Wells’ 1911 farm buildings
|
|
1926-27
|
Repairs and alterations made to Tower Cottage
Swanson and Booth, architects Cottages #1 and #2 built, Cranbrook School Henry S. Booth, architect |
|
|
1927
|
Hedgegate House built; L.J. Heenan, architect
Cranbrook School for Boys opened (September 1927) Cranbrook School Senior Cabin and Bridge built in December |
Partially built on foundations of the Italian Cottage for George Coleman Booth
A gift to the boys from George Booth |
|
1928-29
|
Headmaster’s House (now CAA faculty residences)
Eliel Saarinen, architect First Arts and Crafts Building, CAA Eliel Saarinen, Architect Pine Hill Cottage #1 Cranbrook Architectural Office Thornlea Pool built |
|
|
1928-30
|
Academy Group Residences #1 and #2
(Saarinen and Milles Houses) Eliel Saarinen, architect Faculty Way Residences Cranbrook Architectural Office |
|
|
1928
|
Kingswood School started at Brookside School
|
|
|
1929-30
|
Brookside House
Henry S, Booth, architect Keppel Gymnasium, Cranbrook School Eliel Saarinen, architect Valley Way Houses Cranbrook Architectural Office |
|
|
1929
|
Brookside School, main addition
Henry S. Booth, architect |
|
|
1930-31
|
Kingswood School for Girls built
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1930
|
Cranbrook Institute of Science (Original)
George G. Booth, architect Headmaster’s House, Cranbrook School (Second) D. Allen Wright, architect Revisions by Swanson and Booth Saarinen House Brookside School opened in new building (September 1930) Pavilion encased with glass walls |
Altered significantly in 1936-37
Toilet facilities and heating plant upgraded in 1932 |
|
1931-32
|
Academy Studio #4 built (Milles Studio)
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Altered by R.H. Snyderin 1956
|
|
1932-33
|
Academy Studio #5 built
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1933
|
Jonah Lake created
Cranbrook Architectural Office |
|
|
1934
|
Fire Station in Valley Way
Cranbrook Architectural Office Pine Hill Cottage #2 Cranbrook Architectural Office Pavilion converted into gallery and lecture hall for Cranbrook Academy of Art Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Enlarged in 1938
Erected for associate rector, Christ Church Cranbrook Glass walls replaced with masonry, new entrance at road, basement for offices and storage, rudimentary air conditioning. Used for exhibitions until Art Museum opened in 1942. Site of Crandemonium Balls of 1934 and 1936. |
|
1936-37
|
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Altered 1961-62
|
|
1936
|
Dormitory #2, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1937-38
|
Church School Wing built at Christ Church Cranbrook
Bertram Goodhue Associates, architects |
|
|
1937
|
Music Studios built at Cranbrook School
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1938
|
Top section of the water tower at Cranbrook House removed and replaced with flat roof. Remodeled to become cottage addition to Tower Cottage.
Henry Scripps Booth's Architectural Studio built Orpheus Fountain installed Dormitories #3 - #6, garage, Studios #5 and #6 erected at the Academy Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1939-42
|
Cranbrook Academy of Art Library and Museum
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Stairway addition by
Henry Booth, 1957-58 |
|
1939
|
Additions to Brookside School
Henry Booth, architect Tunnel under Cranbrook Road from Brookside to Mill Race added Stone wall along Cranbrook Road removed; replaced with iron picket fence and sidewalk |
1st, 2nd, 3rd grade classrooms; gable saved from 1924 addition
|
|
1940
|
Senior Cabin at Kingswood School built
Henry Booth, architect Addition to Thornlea- Marshall Fredericks Fountain |
|
|
1941
|
Lindquist Hall, Cranbrook School
Cranbrook Architectural Office Tower Cottage was renovated into apartments for faculty housing |
Remodeled and enlarged as Gordon Hall of Science in 1976
|
|
1945
|
Addition to Stoney House
|
|
|
1946
|
St. Dunstan's Guild begins leasing Pavilion from Cranbrook Foundation
Cranbrook School Senior Cabin (Club House) renovated |
Stage added to interior; building becomes known as "St. Dunstan's Playhouse"
|
|
1947-48
|
Supervisor’s Cottage, Cranbrook Institute of Science
Cranbrook Architectural Office Hedgegate House remodeled into faculty apartments L.J. Heenan, architect; CAO |
Purchased by the Cranbrook Foundation from George Coleman Booth |
|
1950
|
New greenhouse at Cranbrook House
Wm. P. Klemm & Son |
|
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
1951-52
|
Headmistress’ Residence at Kingswood School (Robin Hill)
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects Exterior of Tower Cottage restored and waterproofed Heineman & Lovett Co. |
|
|
1952
|
Kingswood School Headmistress' suite converted into four student rooms
New Kingswood Faculty Lounge in basement; restoration of furniture in Rose Lounge and Library |
|
|
1955
|
McMath Planetarium, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William E. Kapp, architect |
|
|
1958
|
Chanticleer Cottage, Cranbrook School
Frank R. Chapman, architect |
|
|
1959
|
Hockey Rink at Cranbrook School
Gymnasium at Brookside School O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects The Bulkley Greenhouse, Cranbrook Institute of Science |
Revised in 1978-79
|
|
1960
|
Terrace Extension, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William E. Kapp, architect |
|
|
1961-62
|
Skillman Wing, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William E. Kapp, architect |
|
|
1964
|
Gymnasium at Kingswood School
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects |
|
|
1965-66
|
Edison House, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William P. Smith, Jr., architect |
|
|
1966-67
|
Kresge Apartments
Swanson Associates, architects |
|
|
1968-69
|
Nature Center, Cranbrook Institute of Science
Howard L. Preston, architect |
|
|
1970
|
Stone bridge on Tamarac Way replaced with concrete bridge
|
|
|
1973-74
|
Tamarack Apartments
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects |
|
|
1974
|
Moved CEC Office from CAA bldg. to CH
|
|
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
1976
|
Gordon Hall of Science, Cranbrook School
Tarapata, MacMahon and Paulsen, architects |
|
|
1978-79
|
Cranbrook School Hockey Rink
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects |
OHL plans modified by Cranbrook Physical Plant personnel to bring project in at budget
|
|
1980
|
Library installed in original study halls
|
|
|
1983
|
Boathouse cleaned, sealed and painted
|
|
|
1985-86
|
DeSalle Auditorium, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Robert Saarinen Swanson and George Zonars, architects |
|
|
1988-95
|
Restoration Saarinen House
Greg Wittkopp, curator in charge |
|
|
1989
|
Skilled Trades Building (General Shop Building)
TMP Associates, architects |
|
|
1990-91
|
Greek Theatre restored; Actor’s Court rebuilt
Quinn Evans/Architects, Inc. |
|
|
1991-92
|
Public Relations Office, Cranbrook House
Third floor of the House remodeled Warren Parden, designer |
|
|
1993
|
Trellis Bridge built by Ted Galante
Dan Hoffman, designer Bridge to Cranbrook School Cabin torn down |
|
|
1994
|
New Woodward Entrance built
Dan Hoffman designer Arrival Feature Juhani Pallasmaa, architect Dan Hoffman, local architect |
|
|
1995-96
|
Potato Chip lamp, Thistle lamp and bollards
Dan Hoffman, designer Cranbrook Architecture Office project |
Installed to unify campus lighting
|
|
1995
|
Brookside groundbreaking- ECC, Science and Music Buildings
Renovation of multi-purpose room Peter Rose, architect Cranbrook Campus Tennis Court removed and replaced |
Opened in September 1996
Expansion Project begun in April |
|
1996
|
Cranbrook Institute of Science -- "New Institute" addition and renovation
Stephen Holl, architect House of Ice Cranbrook Architecture Office Brookside renovation, library, lower level multi-media room, Photography area Crossings, architects Mailbox Enclosure, Woodward Entrance Dan Hoffman, architect Pickle Hut on Pickle Island with bridge to Island Dan Hoffman, architect |
Groundbreaking addition Sept. 1996, completed June 1998
Renovation of existing building June 1998-Dec. 2000 |
|
1997
|
Log Jam Arch, Brookside
Dan Hoffman; architect Restoration of 520 Auto Court Kingsbrook becomes president's home |
|
|
1998-99
|
Natatorium, Cranbrook Campus
Tod Williams, Billie Tsien, architects |
|
|
1999
|
|
|
|
1999
|
Kingswood Roof Restoration
Watson & Henry Architects |
|
|
2000
|
Renovation, CAA, Sculpture courtyard toxic booths, Painting studio toxic area, new photography darkrooms
Quinn Evans, architects |
|
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
2001-2002
|
New Studios Building, CAA
Rafael Moneo, design architect David Osler Associations, architect of record |
|
|
2002
|
CAA Renovation of vacated ceramics, Metal and fiber departments for 2D and 3D design
Quinn Evans Architects Fire safety upgrades were completed in thirty-three building on campus, including all of the dormitories Siemans Building Technologies, Inc. |
|
|
2003
|
Restoration of the West Wing roof at Cranbrook House
Allen Brothers Inc. |
|
|
2004
|
Kingswood School Restoration (plans include the entrance plaza, restoration of Diana Fountain, interior carpet replacement and the Kingswood Lake pilot project)
Rainbow Fountain Restoration Mitchell and Mouat, Architects |
The Kingswood Lake project included dredging 20% of the lake, stabalizing the east riverbank at the Trellis Bridge and landscape improvements
|
|
2005
|
Phase II of Cranbrook House West Wing Restoration begins
Kingswood Entrance Plaza Restoration completed Wenger Gym Renovation Kingswood Roof Replacement and Drainage Improvement, Phase II begins Quinn Evans, architect Cranbrook Institute of Science Gateway Project (parking deck) begins |
Snowmelt system installed |
|
2006
|
West Entrance and Parking Deck, Cranbrook Institute of Science
Designed by Dan Hoffman; Smith Group, Architect |
|
|
2007
|
Boys Middle School Renovation Project (plans include a new gymnasium, new entrance and renovation of the dining hall)
Duce Simmons Associates, architects Quad Restoration begins Mitchell and Mouat, Architects |
The old gymnasium will become the new dining hall
|
|
2008
|
Cranbrook House stone wall restored
Cameron Stone, Inc. Valley Way widened and realigned; Facilities boneyard and parking redesigned and paved Sasaki Associates Kingswood Auditorium Restoration Kingswood Mezzanine Lounge Restoration |
|
|
2009
|
Brookside Oriel Window restoration
Building Arts & Conservation Brookside Garden Walkway and Tricycle Path Walker Macy Landscape Architecture |
|
|
2009-2010
|
CAA Museum Collection Storage Wing addition
Smith Group/JJR CAA Museum and Library Renovation Smith Group/JJR Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls Lake/Flato Architects Cranbrook Tennis Courts Improvement Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio |
|
|
2010
|
Cranbrook Road stone wall restoration
Cameron Stone, Inc. Hoey Commons Room remodeled Quinn Evans Architects New Baseball Dugouts DSA Architects Brookside Tower Restoration Building Art & Conservation |
|
1900 - 1925
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-1905 | Farm buildings are constructed on the Kingswood School site (Farm Group #1); Albert Kahn, Architect | Most demolished 1917-1921 |
| 1904 | The original farmhouse of Samuel Alexander is remodelled and called the "Cottage" | Torn down in 1930 |
| 1907 | Original frame boat house erected | Torn down in 1917 |
| 1908 | Cranbrook House and Tower Cottage constructed; Albert Kahn, architect | Kahn worked from George Gough Booth's sketches |
| 1909 | North garden constructed | |
| 1910 | Greenhouse completed, replacing the original lean-to greenhouse attached to the house; Burrowes and Wells, architects Twin Cottage constructed; Burrowes and Wells, architects Sunken garden and Promenade balustrade begun |
Torn down in 1950 for present greenhouse Kahn designed “Water Garden” - removed 1923 |
| 1911 | Service buildings completed (Chauffer's Cottage, Stables, Carriage House, Garage, Dog Kennels); Burrowes and Wells, architects East Terrace constructed Farm buildings constructed on Cranbrook School site; Burrowes and Wells, architects (Farm Group #2 |
Demolished in 1926 |
| 1912 |
Rock garden (Oriental Garden) established
|
|
| 1913 | West Terrace constructed - water garden pool Tower Cottage enlarged for James Scripps Booth |
|
| 1914 | West Terrace fountain installed Swimming pool at Greek Theatre built Cascade from pool built |
|
| 1915 | Brookside Cottage (Stoney House) constructed from the Pump House for Farm Group Number One Greek Theater constructed; Burrowes and Wells, architects Italian Cottage built; Burrowes and Wells, architects Booths purchased the Crane Lantern for the Japanese (now Oriental) Garden |
H. George Field, Builder Actors’ Court added by HSB in 1924 Cottage demolished 1927 (Hedgegate House partially built on foundation) Bought at expositions at San Diego and San Francisco |
| 1916 | Flowing Well (Rainbow Fountain) built; Marcus R. Burrowes, architect | Pewabic tiles laid by Mary Chase Perry Stratton |
| 1917 | Boat House completed; Marcus R. Burrowes, architect Samuel Yellin gates installed at south entrance of Cranbrook House New Morris Mill constructed |
Restored in 1983 Gate posts built in 1916 |
| 1918 | Cranbrook House additions begun-- west wing, east wing, servants’ wing, library wing; Albert Kahn, architect Meeting House constructed on Cranbrook Road; George G. and Henry S. Booth, architects North stairway from Cranbrook House to Glassenbury Lake (Kingswood Lake) begun |
Work completed 1920 Now part of Brookside School North Terraces were added 1923-25 |
| 1919 | The Common Room (now known as the Oak Room) at CH begins construction (1919-20); Albert Kahn, architect | |
| 1920 | Wallace House built | Sold to the Nances in 1952 |
| 1921 | Vegetable garden built east of Tower Cottage Fire House added to Tower Cottage |
|
| 1922 | Bloomfield Hills School, now called Brookside School, opened its doors to students in the upper floor of the Meeting House |
|
| 1923 | Aviary built between George Booth's Office and the Library at Cranbrook House Forecourt of Cranbrook House rebuilt along present lines Turtle Fountain installed Clay tennis court erected south of Tower Cottage First addition to Brookside School; George G. Booth, architect |
Frame of aviary later used for kitchen window at Brookside School |
| 1924 | Actors Court added to Greek Theatre; Henry S. Booth, architect Pavilion ("Garden House") built along Lone Pine Road; Albert Kahn, architect West Terrace reflecting pool built Henry Booth designed an art academy at Cranbrook for his final student project at the University of Michigan |
Open-sided arcade |
| 1925 | Eliel Saarinen completed a master plan for the proposed art academy at Cranbrook Theatre Bridge built |
1926 - 1950
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
1925-26
|
Work on the first Academy building, the Cranbrook Architectural Office
Swanson and Booth, architects Thornlea House built Henry S. Booth, architect Beresford House built Swanson and Booth, architects Christ Church Cranbrook Sextonry built Swanson and Booth, architects |
Now CAA Administration Building-- Saarinen addition, 1927-29
Pool built 1929; Studio built 1938; addition to Thornlea c.1940 |
|
1925-28
|
Christ Church Cranbrook constructed
Bertram Goodhue Associates, architects |
|
|
1925-30
|
Cranbrook School for Boys constructed
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Saarinen based his plan on Burrowes and Wells’ 1911 farm buildings
|
|
1926-27
|
Repairs and alterations made to Tower Cottage
Swanson and Booth, architects Cottages #1 and #2 built, Cranbrook School Henry S. Booth, architect |
|
|
1927
|
Hedgegate House built; L.J. Heenan, architect
Cranbrook School for Boys opened (September 1927) Cranbrook School Senior Cabin and Bridge built in December |
Partially built on foundations of the Italian Cottage for George Coleman Booth
A gift to the boys from George Booth |
|
1928-29
|
Headmaster’s House (now CAA faculty residences)
Eliel Saarinen, architect First Arts and Crafts Building, CAA Eliel Saarinen, Architect Pine Hill Cottage #1 Cranbrook Architectural Office Thornlea Pool built |
|
|
1928-30
|
Academy Group Residences #1 and #2
(Saarinen and Milles Houses) Eliel Saarinen, architect Faculty Way Residences Cranbrook Architectural Office |
|
|
1928
|
Kingswood School started at Brookside School
|
|
|
1929-30
|
Brookside House
Henry S, Booth, architect Keppel Gymnasium, Cranbrook School Eliel Saarinen, architect Valley Way Houses Cranbrook Architectural Office |
|
|
1929
|
Brookside School, main addition
Henry S. Booth, architect |
|
|
1930-31
|
Kingswood School for Girls built
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1930
|
Cranbrook Institute of Science (Original)
George G. Booth, architect Headmaster’s House, Cranbrook School (Second) D. Allen Wright, architect Revisions by Swanson and Booth Saarinen House Brookside School opened in new building (September 1930) Pavilion encased with glass walls |
Altered significantly in 1936-37
Toilet facilities and heating plant upgraded in 1932 |
|
1931-32
|
Academy Studio #4 built (Milles Studio)
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Altered by R.H. Snyderin 1956
|
|
1932-33
|
Academy Studio #5 built
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1933
|
Jonah Lake created
Cranbrook Architectural Office |
|
|
1934
|
Fire Station in Valley Way
Cranbrook Architectural Office Pine Hill Cottage #2 Cranbrook Architectural Office Pavilion converted into gallery and lecture hall for Cranbrook Academy of Art Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Enlarged in 1938
Erected for associate rector, Christ Church Cranbrook Glass walls replaced with masonry, new entrance at road, basement for offices and storage, rudimentary air conditioning. Used for exhibitions until Art Museum opened in 1942. Site of Crandemonium Balls of 1934 and 1936. |
|
1936-37
|
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Altered 1961-62
|
|
1936
|
Dormitory #2, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1937-38
|
Church School Wing built at Christ Church Cranbrook
Bertram Goodhue Associates, architects |
|
|
1937
|
Music Studios built at Cranbrook School
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1938
|
Top section of the water tower at Cranbrook House removed and replaced with flat roof. Remodeled to become cottage addition to Tower Cottage.
Henry Scripps Booth's Architectural Studio built Orpheus Fountain installed Dormitories #3 - #6, garage, Studios #5 and #6 erected at the Academy Eliel Saarinen, architect |
|
|
1939-42
|
Cranbrook Academy of Art Library and Museum
Eliel Saarinen, architect |
Stairway addition by
Henry Booth, 1957-58 |
|
1939
|
Additions to Brookside School
Henry Booth, architect Tunnel under Cranbrook Road from Brookside to Mill Race added Stone wall along Cranbrook Road removed; replaced with iron picket fence and sidewalk |
1st, 2nd, 3rd grade classrooms; gable saved from 1924 addition
|
|
1940
|
Senior Cabin at Kingswood School built
Henry Booth, architect Addition to Thornlea- Marshall Fredericks Fountain |
|
|
1941
|
Lindquist Hall, Cranbrook School
Cranbrook Architectural Office Tower Cottage was renovated into apartments for faculty housing |
Remodeled and enlarged as Gordon Hall of Science in 1976
|
|
1945
|
Addition to Stoney House
|
|
|
1946
|
St. Dunstan's Guild begins leasing Pavilion from Cranbrook Foundation
Cranbrook School Senior Cabin (Club House) renovated |
Stage added to interior; building becomes known as "St. Dunstan's Playhouse"
|
|
1947-48
|
Supervisor’s Cottage, Cranbrook Institute of Science
Cranbrook Architectural Office Hedgegate House remodeled into faculty apartments L.J. Heenan, architect; CAO |
Purchased by the Cranbrook Foundation from George Coleman Booth |
|
1950
|
New greenhouse at Cranbrook House
Wm. P. Klemm & Son |
|
1951 - 1975
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
1951-52
|
Headmistress’ Residence at Kingswood School (Robin Hill)
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects Exterior of Tower Cottage restored and waterproofed Heineman & Lovett Co. |
|
|
1952
|
Kingswood School Headmistress' suite converted into four student rooms
New Kingswood Faculty Lounge in basement; restoration of furniture in Rose Lounge and Library |
|
|
1955
|
McMath Planetarium, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William E. Kapp, architect |
|
|
1958
|
Chanticleer Cottage, Cranbrook School
Frank R. Chapman, architect |
|
|
1959
|
Hockey Rink at Cranbrook School
Gymnasium at Brookside School O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects The Bulkley Greenhouse, Cranbrook Institute of Science |
Revised in 1978-79
|
|
1960
|
Terrace Extension, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William E. Kapp, architect |
|
|
1961-62
|
Skillman Wing, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William E. Kapp, architect |
|
|
1964
|
Gymnasium at Kingswood School
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects |
|
|
1965-66
|
Edison House, Cranbrook Institute of Science
William P. Smith, Jr., architect |
|
|
1966-67
|
Kresge Apartments
Swanson Associates, architects |
|
|
1968-69
|
Nature Center, Cranbrook Institute of Science
Howard L. Preston, architect |
|
|
1970
|
Stone bridge on Tamarac Way replaced with concrete bridge
|
|
|
1973-74
|
Tamarack Apartments
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects |
|
|
1974
|
Moved CEC Office from CAA bldg. to CH
|
|
1976 - 2000
| Years | Building & Construction | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
1976
|
Gordon Hall of Science, Cranbrook School
Tarapata, MacMahon and Paulsen, architects |
|
|
1978-79
|
Cranbrook School Hockey Rink
O’Dell Hewlett and Luckenbach, architects |
OHL plans modified by Cranbrook Physical Plant personnel to bring project in at budget
|
|
1980
|
Library installed in original study halls
|
|
|
1983
|
Boathouse cleaned, sealed and painted
|
|
|
1985-86
|
DeSalle Auditorium, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Robert Saarinen Swanson and George Zonars, architects |
|
|
1988-95
|
Restoration Saarinen House
Greg Wittkopp, curator in charge |
|
|
1989
|
Skilled Trades Building (General Shop Building)
TMP Associates, architects |
|
|
1990-91
|
Greek Theatre restored; Actor’s Court rebuilt
Quinn Evans/Architects, Inc. |
|
|
1991-92
|
Public Relations Office, Cranbrook House
Third floor of the House remodeled Warren Parden, designer |
|
|
1993
|
Trellis Bridge built by Ted Galante
Dan Hoffman, designer Bridge to Cranbrook School Cabin torn down |
|
|
1994
|
New Woodward Entrance built
Dan Hoffman designer Arrival Feature Juhani Pallasmaa, architect Dan Hoffman, local architect |
|
|
1995-96
|
Potato Chip lamp, Thistle lamp and bollards
Dan Hoffman, designer Cranbrook Architecture Office project |
Installed to unify campus lighting
|
|
1995
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Brookside groundbreaking- ECC, Science and Music Buildings
Renovation of multi-purpose room Peter Rose, architect Cranbrook Campus Tennis Court removed and replaced |
Opened in September 1996
Expansion Project begun in April |
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1996
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Cranbrook Institute of Science -- "New Institute" addition and renovation
Stephen Holl, architect House of Ice Cranbrook Architecture Office Brookside renovation, library, lower level multi-media room, Photography area Crossings, architects Mailbox Enclosure, Woodward Entrance Dan Hoffman, architect Pickle Hut on Pickle Island with bridge to Island Dan Hoffman, architect |
Groundbreaking addition Sept. 1996, completed June 1998
Renovation of existing building June 1998-Dec. 2000 |
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1997
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Log Jam Arch, Brookside
Dan Hoffman; architect Restoration of 520 Auto Court Kingsbrook becomes president's home |
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1998-99
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Natatorium, Cranbrook Campus
Tod Williams, Billie Tsien, architects |
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1999
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1999
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Kingswood Roof Restoration
Watson & Henry Architects |
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2000
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Renovation, CAA, Sculpture courtyard toxic booths, Painting studio toxic area, new photography darkrooms
Quinn Evans, architects |
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2001 - present
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2001-2002
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New Studios Building, CAA
Rafael Moneo, design architect David Osler Associations, architect of record |
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2002
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CAA Renovation of vacated ceramics, Metal and fiber departments for 2D and 3D design
Quinn Evans Architects Fire safety upgrades were completed in thirty-three building on campus, including all of the dormitories Siemans Building Technologies, Inc. |
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2003
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Restoration of the West Wing roof at Cranbrook House
Allen Brothers Inc. |
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2004
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Kingswood School Restoration (plans include the entrance plaza, restoration of Diana Fountain, interior carpet replacement and the Kingswood Lake pilot project)
Rainbow Fountain Restoration Mitchell and Mouat, Architects |
The Kingswood Lake project included dredging 20% of the lake, stabalizing the east riverbank at the Trellis Bridge and landscape improvements
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2005
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Phase II of Cranbrook House West Wing Restoration begins
Kingswood Entrance Plaza Restoration completed Wenger Gym Renovation Kingswood Roof Replacement and Drainage Improvement, Phase II begins Quinn Evans, architect Cranbrook Institute of Science Gateway Project (parking deck) begins |
Snowmelt system installed |
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2006
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West Entrance and Parking Deck, Cranbrook Institute of Science
Designed by Dan Hoffman; Smith Group, Architect |
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2007
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Boys Middle School Renovation Project (plans include a new gymnasium, new entrance and renovation of the dining hall)
Duce Simmons Associates, architects Quad Restoration begins Mitchell and Mouat, Architects |
The old gymnasium will become the new dining hall
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2008
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Cranbrook House stone wall restored
Cameron Stone, Inc. Valley Way widened and realigned; Facilities boneyard and parking redesigned and paved Sasaki Associates Kingswood Auditorium Restoration Kingswood Mezzanine Lounge Restoration |
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2009
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Brookside Oriel Window restoration
Building Arts & Conservation Brookside Garden Walkway and Tricycle Path Walker Macy Landscape Architecture |
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2009-2010
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CAA Museum Collection Storage Wing addition
Smith Group/JJR CAA Museum and Library Renovation Smith Group/JJR Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls Lake/Flato Architects Cranbrook Tennis Courts Improvement Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio |
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2010
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Cranbrook Road stone wall restoration
Cameron Stone, Inc. Hoey Commons Room remodeled Quinn Evans Architects New Baseball Dugouts DSA Architects Brookside Tower Restoration Building Art & Conservation |
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