Legat Architects

Expansion Connects, Welcomes

The atrium addition connects the two wings of the building and extends toward the South Quad to create a new entry.

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Atrium

Clerestories bring in natural light, which reflects off a curved ceiling and into the atrium.

Classroom

A tiered lecture hall transforms into a level classroom with open seating, ADA stations, and a green teaching wall.

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Active Learning

Students can quickly rearrange tables and chairs within the renovated active learning classroom. The green of the teaching wall trickles into the carpeting.

Harvest

A new corridor gathering area features a “harvest” color scheme, a wood slat ceiling, and a donor wall.

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Corridor Views

Renovations not only convert a classroom into a science conference room, but also add a glass wall to create views to and from the corridor.

Science on Display

A new glass wall invites prospective students and potential donors to observe activity in a renovated science lab. The project also expands a prep room into an underused storage area and adds clear glazing to create views between the labs.

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