RSH Architects was commissioned to study the feasibility of incorporating the administrative and support requirements of the Schreyer Honors College in under-utilized space at Atherton Hall. Initial studies indicated significant variances in stated program space requirements of the Honors College with available areas as allocated. Additionally compounding the difficulties of space deficits, functional activities such as refuse removal, moving students in and out, service deliveries and other maintenance access conflicted with the proposed location of the Honors College's entry via the existing service court.

RSH Architects produced a conceptual design, comprised of a small addition with new site service courts to accommodate basic functions and reorganization of existing ground and first floor areas of the building. The design progressed through several refinements to respond to specific shared use concerns and to satisfy both Honors College and Housing interests.

The new addition utilizes composite framing with masonry bearing exterior walls, compatible with the existing construction. New reinforced masonry site court walls enclose mechanical equipment and refuse containers below the entry level and visually shield these utilities from both the street below and Atherton Hall above. Initial Occupancy began in February, 2000. The final renovations were completed in September, 2000.