Columbia Business School

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Kravis Hall and the eight-story David\nGeffen Hall, intersecting vertical networks of circulation and collaborative\nlearning environments connect to teaching, social, and study spaces to foster\nlearning and interaction 24 hours a day. Stairs wind through both buildings to\nform a dialogue that stretches across The Square, a 40,000-square-foot public\npark linking them, animating the facades with the rhythms of daily\nactivity. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe design program integration of student-centered spaces and the visual expression of both buildings is striking. It is a beautiful project that addresses the cityscape in a meaningful way.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In anticipation of future needs for distance learning and\nconnectivity, the team ensured the classrooms can expand to augment in-person\nlearning and make education more accessible. In the classrooms, every person\u2019s\nface can be captured on camera and projected onto other spaces with writing and\nimage surfaces. More projectors can be easily added, and a stereophonic audio\nsystem picks up all voices in the classroom."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Continuous engagement with the city is a critical element of both\nbuildings\u2019 design. Kravis Hall boasts 360 degrees of exposure and proximity to\nthe Hudson River, while Geffen Hall solidifies a connection to the\nneighborhood\u2019s fabric. The Square and numerous retail spaces draw the community\nin, and the Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center advances the\nschool\u0027s decade-long history of supporting local entrepreneurs."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A master plan envisioned by Renzo Piano mandates that the ground\nfloors of each building on Columbia\u2019s Manhattanville campus provide a porous\nconnection to the city beyond. Both of the LEED Gold-certified business school\nbuildings meet the ground with social and event spaces that establish visual\nand programmatic connections across The Square. At Kravis Hall, the Samberg\nCommons is an urban-scale living room for the university community replete with\nundulating seating that accommodates group study or a place for lunch. Geffen\nHall\u2019s Cooperman Commons welcomes 274 people to its auditorium space and hosts\nstudent orientations and faculty meetings. "]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. 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"]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned\nto the profession. "]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the public."]],[[0,[],0,"Publish lessons learned\nfrom design, construction, and\/or occupancy.\n\u200b"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Disclaimer"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"This information is being provided as a convenience and has been prepared by third parties. It is provided for informational purposes only. Providing this material does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AIA of any of the information. AIA bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of this information. Please use at your own discretion."]]]]},"title":"Framework for Design Excellence"}]