Aerial photo of Crosby Hall.

Considered the hub of the School of Architecture and Planning's undergraduate studio-based experience,  Crosby Hall has undergone a comprehensive renovation. Completed in 2023, the project reconfigured the building's interior into an open, airy layout for exhibit space, design work, collaboration and full-scale making while restoring its classical limestone exterior.

Renovations to this historic South Campus landmark also include critical infrastructure updates that contribute to the university's decarbonization efforts and enhanced access to digital technology through expanded wireless coverage at outdoor access points.

Architect: Andrew Berman Architect

Photos and Updates

  • UB students and faculty use the newly designed open collaboration spaces in Crosby Hall.
  • Students and others visit the exhibition installed in Crosby Hall.
  • Architecture students and faculty move through the newly renovated spaces in Crosby Hall in November 2023. This was part of a meet and greet event with the newly appointed Architecture Dean Julia Czerniak.
  • Robert M. Haelen, senior vice chancellor for capital facilities; architecture student Madeleine Sophie Sutton; President Satish Tripathi; Dean Julia Czerniak; and Provost A. Scott Weber cut the ribbon at the ceremonial reopening of Crosby Hall.
  • Architecture students and faculty move through the newly renovated spaces in Crosby Hall in November 2023.
  • The 'Dear Future Designer' installation features letters from high-profile architects and designers, including those from Louis Vitton, Gensler, SOM and the government of India, among others, providing words of inspiration to graduates of the School of Architecture and Planning.
  • Campus community celebrates ‘new’ Crosby Hall
  • Progress photos of Crosby Hall renovation
  • Comprehensive renovation of Crosby Hall is underway