Learning spaces literally demand an increased bandwidth today and Alumni Hall exemplifies the many new ways that learning happens on campuses now.

This executive seminar classroom creates an elegant backdrop for special speakers, but is open for study all day. Its transformational program includes a variety of spaces which are purpose-built, but allow them through their design to double as study and hang-out spaces when not used - pushing towards 100% efficiency.

An acoustic lounge and cafe come together to support each other for seating. When the cafe closes, a backlit mural acts as the main light source for acoustic lounge overflow seating. The 120-seat Joe E. Davis event space similarly doubles as a reading lounge during unscheduled times.

© Richard Mandelkorn Photography

completed with Bruner/Cott

cafe door mural lights the acoustic lounge when closed

open cable stair connects all floors

the Joe E. Davis Hall is a cozy reading room when unscheduled

the intimate acoustic lounge stage celebrates impromptu music