Dod Hall is an example of late 19th century design built before the era of Gothic architecture established itself at Princeton. Herbert S. Newman and Partners worked with the University to develop a new program of residential life for Dod Hall’s renewal, which includes room and suite configuration, new shared common spaces, and extending the dormitory program into the basement and attic.

Renovation of the four story, 132 bed, 36,000 square foot dormitory addressed all relevant code deficiencies, accessibility, the replacement of all building infrastructure systems,and the renewal of all interior finishes, fixtures, and fittings. The goal of these renovations was to achieve a 40 to 50 year life cycle.