Wiggs Hall

Mercer University, Macon, GA

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Historic red brick building with tall white columns, large windows, and a pediment, trees and bench in front under blue sky.
A red-brick building with white columns and entrance steps, trees and shrubs nearby, a black sign in front reads Wiggs Hall.
Low-angle shot of a red-brick building with white columns, ornate capitals, large windows, clear blue sky, and tree branches above.
A two-story red brick building on a grassy hill with trees behind, a Mercer University banner on a lamp post, ramp to entrance, sunny sky.
Bright interior with wooden floors, black-railed staircase, white walls and doors, plus a digital screen showing information.
Bright, spacious hallway with wooden floors, staircase on the left, two orange chairs near framed display, and black mat with orange M and tiger mascot by entrance.
Modern empty classroom with beige walls, two long white tables in U-shape, black chairs, a whiteboard, projector, and windows.
View from the top of a staircase in a bright lobby with wood floors, two orange armchairs, a door, windows, digital sign, and white paneled walls.
Bright modern staircase with white walls, wooden steps, black railings, large windows, decorative trim, and high ceiling with lights.
A top-down view of a wooden staircase with white railings, black handrails, and an orange and black M rug at the bottom.
Bright hallway with wooden floors, white walls, and glass doors on the left; open door at end with natural light streaming in.
A long conference room with a wooden table, black office chairs, a mounted TV, and windows letting in natural light.
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Project Overview

Wiggs Hall was constructed ca. 1903 as the first science classroom building on Mercer’s Macon campus. The discovery phase of design uncovered several surprises, including a previous ground floor auditorium which had been lost to time.

The renovations included restoration and modernization of a grand staircase, creation of several technology-outfitted suites, and energy efficiency upgrades through improved building envelope methods and more-efficient HVAC and lighting systems.

A sensitively located and detailed building addition accommodates an accessible entrance with elevator and provides a new life for Mercer’s Office for Career and Professional Development and Office of Global Engagement, as well as the Offices of Fellowships, Scholarships and the Honors program.

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