This diagram shows the conceptual space planning ideas that drove the placement and adjacencies of spaces.

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

South Elevation

This building section shows how mechanical units were hidden within the roof massing.

The light-filled student gathering space provides a variety of furniture types offering focused study areas or relaxing spots to play games.

The south-facing front patio helps make connections between north and south campus.

The building’s brick arches provide meaningful connections to the traditional campus architecture.

The main formal entrance is set up for a future paved connection to south campus in alignment with the university’s masterplan.

Traditional materials and forms help to make the building feel timeless.

A small prayer chapel is a serene escape from the bustling building. Custom designed stained glass was created by a local artisan in collaboration with the campus leadership.

An intimate second floor lounge provides an alternative to the public gathering space below.

Community Institute reception area with borrowed natural light through closed offices.

Two small classroom/seminar rooms support programming specifically for the institutes

A welcome center staffed by students help guide guests and community members.

The ‘split plan’ design has both front and back entrances aligned with convenient direct access to offices on the east and to the café on the west.

Two fireplaces within the student gathering space provide a smaller more intimate study space.

David Lamb Photography

David Lamb Photography

David Lamb Photography