Construction on the new Archives and Special Collections building continues to move forward, with the project now more than 25% complete. Recent work has focused primarily on interior progress due to winter weather, including installation of ductwork, wall construction, ceiling preparation, and ongoing waterproofing.
In the coming weeks, weather permitting, crews will continue exterior structural work, including progress on the elevator shaft and roof elements, while interior construction advances with framing, electrical and mechanical systems, and additional finishing work.
Experience the build as it happens—check out live construction of the new Archives and Special Collections Building through the Morrow Plots Cam on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s YouTube channel.
Below are photos taken on January 14, 2026, highlighting the developments on site.
