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Student life

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about student life

Project • By Cimaise ArchitectureUniversities

Multipurpose Pavilion – Université de Sherbrooke

Located at the heart of Université de Sherbrooke’s main campus, the cafeteria of the Multipurpose Pavilion, originally built in 1993, is reimagined as a new social heart for the university. As one of Quebec’s leading French-language research institutions, with a campus closely tied to its natural setting, it now offers renewed spaces of daily life for students, places to meet, study, share a meal and spend time together from morning to evening. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The design is guided by the idea of an appropriable interior landscape, composed of a sequence of atmospheres rather than a single uniform hall. Students are invited to occupy the space in many ways: for a quick meal, collaborative wor... More

Project • By Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & PlannersLibraries

Harvard Undergraduate House Renewal Winthrop House

Winthrop House, comprised of two Neo-Georgian former freshman dormitory buildings from 1913, had undergone few upgrades since its construction. The renewal program re-envisioned Winthrop’s residential, academic, social, and co-curricular spaces and addresses technical challenges, including significant envelope upgrades, the installation of all-new mechanical systems, and detailed restoration work for the House’s signature public spaces. Amidst the sensitive context of Harvard’s River Houses, BBB also designed Robert M. Beren Hall, a distinctive 41-bed addition that includes shared amenities for undergraduates. Working with the House Renewal Project Management Office, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, the Faculty Deans, and s... More

Project • By HEDUniversities

Ullman Commons

“The rhythms of campus life are changed because Ullman Commons is giving students an educational experience, not just a dining experience.” - Tom Visyikis, Director of Auxilary Services, California Lutheran University   California Lutheran University’s Ullman Commons embodies sustainable consumption in both craft and cuisine. Positioned at the intersection of two main pedestrian access points, the Commons establishes a new, central gathering place for the CLU community. The open-plan interior offers a variety of dining options, featuring local seasonable selections that support both a healthy environment and a healthy lifestyle. Flexible seating, including booths and high-top tables, accommodates students’ pr... More