A demolition permit from the City of Chicago allows Loyola University to tear down Campion Hall on North Sheridan Road in Rogers Park ahead of redeveloping the site for a new center for nursing and science. The block-long three-story building, addressed as 6551 North Sheridan, extends from Loyola Avenue north to Albion Avenue.
Rendering of new sciences building by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects
Rendering of new sciences building by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects
Rendering of new sciences building by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects
Existing site plan of Campion Hall by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects
Ground floor plan of new sciences building by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects
Built in 1955, the student dorms were originally known as the Loyola University Residence for Men, but were later renamed Campion Hall. The Chicago Plan Commission approved Loyola’s new plans for the site back in July. The six-story building will focus on nursing, forensic sciences, biochemistry, and chemistry. It will feature multiple classrooms, lecture halls, workspaces, offices, breakout rooms, advanced simulation environments, and laboratory space.
Campion Hall, July 2025. Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
The demolition permit was issued on October 8 with a reported cost of $675,000. Heneghan Wrecking has been contracted to raze the building. The site has been surrounded by demo fencing at east since our site visit in mid-July, so it is presumed that work to knock down the structure is already underway. No official word on when new construction will begin, but Loyola plans to have the science center open for the fall 2028 semester.
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Charm be gone!
What charm? Ngl, all I see are clunky air conditioning units and cruddy windows. Maybe the greenspace was initially welcoming, but the addition of a fence to the original 1950s layout reduced its functionality and compromised the openness of the plan.
The new structure boasts a more prominent presence and stronger curb appeal. The glassy portions are a tad underwhelming.
Excellent. We absolutely need more nurses. Loving all the natural light in the new building design as well.
Loyola is a great school but not a great neighbor. I wish that had specific and timeline driven plans for the multiple gravel lots being used as construction staging, parking lots and junkyards on the off-campus side of Loyola Avenue.