This six-story, freshman-only dorm was originally built in the 1960s, and has a unique modern curvilinear form. The existing first floor was configured in a series of separate rooms that did not achieve the objective of promoting a sense of openness and community for the almost 500 students living there. The interior had not been renovated in a number of years, and it had become tired and dated in appearance.
By removing the many partitions between numerous small and separate rooms, the renovation created larger, more open common spaces for the building's residents. New spaces include a multipurpose room for TV viewing, seminars, and meetings, a glass-enclosed library that includes study space, a lounge with a piano for musical and other social functions, and a recreation/gaming area.
The new interior was designed to give the entire area a cohesive visual identity and an aesthetic update, taking cues from the building's modern design. The color scheme and furnishings reinterpret "mod" for today's students, with large expanses of bright colors and modern, durable materials.
Award:
Outstanding Design
Educational Interiors Showcase
American School & University
