The site specificity of NYU Wagner's new home adds a new layer of depth to their mission. It's proximity to Tammany Hall reminds students and faculty that during a time when trust in public institutions is faltering, the work being done at Wagner is not merely valuable it's urgent. Additionally, Wagner has developed a relationship with the Union Square Partnership, enabling students to be actively engaged within their community.

The lower level of the building contains student lounges and houses a variety of classroom types, which were identified in the program verification process. The event space can seat up to 150 people, while the area surrounding the event space itself offers additional seating to accommodate up to 350 people.

The second level contains conference rooms, open work stations with computers, student lounges and offices, in addition to the Dean's office with a thoughtfully placed nook outside of her office for more informal meetings.

The third level contains additional conference rooms, open work stations with computers, and office, however, it also contains a faculty lounge area that was inspired by the idea of "cloisters," a congregation space historically for monks to gather in a central area outside of their individual cells.

This diagram shows how, even in the lower level of the building, the layout has been designed to enable light coming in from the street-facing windows to permeate across the layout.

Facade of building maintains original look and feel as was designed by SOM.

The expanses of glass create a connection between the school, it's community, and proximity to Tammany Hall.

Paneling and lighting element creates feature wall for branding and brings warmth within the space.

A light-filled student lounge area creates a pleasant space to work in before or after class.

This student lounge space runs along the south side of the building's street-facing windows.

Graphics inspired by mid-centrury modern design, featuring geometric shapes, fill the stairwell and other areas of the building.

Conference room with moveable partition enables more students to fit into the space depending on the class.

When partition is open, conference room often hosts large student activity groups.

Area with computer work stations for students is open and filled with light.

Primary corridor contains casual meeting space and use of glass on exterior walls of offices enables light to permeate through space.

Secondary student lounge area.

Cloister area for faculty, surrounded by private offices.