The Purdue University FarmHouse alumni leadership team and the undergraduate leadership have developed a solid plan to address the long-term viability of the FarmHouse experience on the Purdue University campus. Through careful study, assessment, and strategic planning, it has been determined that a new chapter house is necessary. They will invest in their home to meet the needs of today’s students. The Purdue FarmHouse Association, leveraging multiple paid professional and volunteer teams, has developed a tactical approach to their future through a capital fundraising campaign. The new facility will include:
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25,396-square-foot facility will sleep 56 men
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Traditional outward appearance that is complementary to Purdue building designs
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All-steel building with brick and limestone exterior
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Wraparound porch with front entrance facing the corner of State and Russell streets
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Parking for 32 vehicles and 42 bicycle spaces
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A safe living environment to meet current safety codes and city ordinances
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Room design and layout focused on brotherhood and academics
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Blended living concept of study rooms, suites, and cold/warm-air dorms
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Basement and First Floor
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Television room and recreation area for brotherhood enjoyment
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Library and conference room for academic success
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Formal living room that welcomes members
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Dedicated chapter room
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Housemother suite
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Dining room seating for 100 people
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Kitchen with walk-in pantry
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Second and third floors identical in design
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Four four-man, suite-style rooms and 14 traditional study rooms
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Two dorm areas sleeping 40 men
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Laundry facilities on second and third floors
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Conference/group study room on fourth floor
