Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Hanson provided demolition plans for three dormitory buildings on the east portion of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired grounds, located in Jacksonville, Ill. The demolition of the three dorms made room for the construction of a new 29,000 square-foot single story dormitory that housed 64 residents. The designed dormitory met Americans with Disabilities Act criteria, with each dormitory accessible to wheelchairs. The building has four pods emanating from a central one. The pods are fully independent from each other and have the capability of being closed off as the student population fluctuates during the year.