A Classical, Historical Transformation 
on Campus

Soon, the UF Infirmary, a Collegiate Gothic-style structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will become the Hamilton School’s new home. 

Our Future Home:


The UF Infirmary

With the generous support of Governor DeSantis and the Florida legislature, the Hamilton School’s future home—the historic UF Infirmary—will be a space that reflects our mission: reviving timeless ideas for today’s world. In partnership with the State of Florida, we’re preserving the original structure while preparing it to serve a new generation. It’s a meaningful restoration—and a sign of our commitment to using public resources wisely.

A Design Rooted in the Past,

Built for the Future

Natural wood and warm light take the place of metal and glass, creating a space that feels both historic and fresh. As with our curriculum, the goal is to take something enduring and make it come alive for today.

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EXPLORE THE TRANSFORMATION

A Place to Gather,


Think, and Engage

This building is made for conversation and community. Like the residential colleges at Oxford and Cambridge, it will offer spaces where people want to be—reading rooms, seminar halls, lounges, and quiet corners. It’s designed to invite students to linger, learn, and engage deeply with one another.

Illumination,

in Every Sense

Light is central—both physically and symbolically. The Infirmary will be a bright, open place that encourages clarity, curiosity, and leadership. Thanks to the Florida Legislature and the renowned architects behind the Bush Presidential Library and Harvard’s Widener Library, this building will be a shining example of learning for years to come.

Hamilton School Lobby
The welcoming heart of our future home, this central gathering space will honor both the building’s historic character and our educational mission, creating a fitting entrance where the next generation of principled leaders begins their journey toward understanding the enduring questions that shape our democracy. Here, tradition meets transformation in service of reviving timeless ideas for today’s world.
Winter Gardens
This bright, naturally lit space will be a central hub for intellectual exchange and collaborative discovery among students, faculty, and visitors.
Seminar Rooms
These intimate spaces foster deep engagement with the American core curriculum tradition of great books, guided discussion, and civil discourse to cultivate informed citizens.
Lecture Hall and Event Space
This versatile area accommodates various gatherings. Its design fosters learning and engagement for groups both large and small, promoting connection regardless of size.
Hamilton School Lobby
The welcoming heart of our future home, this central gathering space will honor both the building’s historic character and our educational mission, creating a fitting entrance where the next generation of principled leaders begins their journey toward understanding the enduring questions that shape our democracy. Here, tradition meets transformation in service of reviving timeless ideas for today’s world.
Winter Gardens
This bright, naturally lit space will be a central hub for intellectual exchange and collaborative discovery among students, faculty, and visitors.
Seminar Rooms
These intimate spaces foster deep engagement with the American core curriculum tradition of great books, guided discussion, and civil discourse to cultivate informed citizens.
Lecture Hall and Event Space
This versatile area accommodates various gatherings. Its design fosters learning and engagement for groups both large and small, promoting connection regardless of size.
  

Help Us Build Our Future Home

Your generosity can become part of Hamilton School’s permanent foundation through spaces that support transformational education. Join us in building a home where principled leadership and civic education thrive together.

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