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The Commons is designed to support learning that is experiential, holistic, and ecological. At an important campus nexus, it creates a beacon that welcomes students into its contemplative ethos.

Located at the northern entry to campus, the building is both a gateway and a beacon, marking the significance of contemplation in education.

The Commons embraces The Dell, allowing for nature to be integrated into the contemplative experience.

The entry lobby hosts a double height visualization screen that features curated content of nature. Materials were selected for their warmth and tactility, creating a welcoming space for repose and gathering.

The building incorporates regional red brick used across Grounds as well as fieldstone that echoes the landscape walls of The Dell.

Project • By Aidlin Darling Design • Bridges

The University of Virginia Contemplative Commons

Aidlin Darling Design has completed the University of Virginia (UVA) Contemplative Commons, a pan-university building designed to support student wellbeing through immersive, experiential learning and reconnection to nature. The four-storey U-shaped building houses multi-purpose studios, research spaces, and a range of sensory-led learning environments. Drawing from Thomas Jefferson’s vision of the university as a living landscape—where architecture and the natural environment shape the experience of learning—Aidlin Darling Design uses biophilic principles, passive strategies, rainwater capture and reclaimed materials to create a restorative space that has achieved LEED Gold certification. Matthew Millman Matthew... More

Product • By AYTM • UVA vase

UVA vase

UVA is the essence of voluminous elegance. The shape and meaning creates the finest relation, as UVA is the word for grape. Like clusters on a vine plant that turns into wonderful wine, UVA vase embodies joy and renewal in the most stunning and exquisite way. When embracing the mighty UVA vase, you will find that the dynamic design with its vibrant curves truly are a masterpiece that stands gorgeously on its own. The vase looks even more beautiful and lively placed in your window still styled with branches or flowers – while the daylight shine upon your home and UVA vase creation More

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Project • By Empresa de desarrollo urbano: EDU • Community Centres

UVA EL PARAISO – Unidad de vida articulada San Antonio de Prado

Unidad de Vida Articulada San Antonio de Prado Articulated Units Life, UVA, are urban transformations in the neighborhoods of Medellin, intended for the public meeting, the promotion of sport, recreation, culture and community participation, under the concepts of: • JOINT PROGRAMMES, PROJECTS AND CITY: Equipment that promote balance in services for the neighborhood and the city • RECYCLING EXISTING AND UNUSED SPACES Revive restricted urban spaces in effective public space • SPACES TO ENJOY WITH FIVE SENSES Architectures that interact with citizens, which generates experiences UVA (articulated life unit) “The Paradise”, is a sport center, recreational and cultural activities, is conceived as an neighborhood club immersed in one o... More

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The University of Virginia Contemplative Commons

UVA vase

UVA EL PARAISO – Unidad de vida articulada San Antonio de Prado