Kent State University, Design Innovation Hub

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Given its central location, the original design for the\nbuilding was ambitious in its muscular cellular geometry and expressive spirit,\nbut many of the innovative materials used in its construction had stretched\nwell beyond their useful lifespan. Rather than demolish and rebuild, the team\nworked closely with university stakeholders on an adaptive reuse strategy that\nembraces the character and interconnectedness of the original building and creates\nwelcoming creative spaces through daylight and views. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"The sustainability message really came through, and stakeholders\nunderstood how specific design measures impacted the learning environment. These\nsensitively integrated the old building in a modern way, with its own\nflavor. \u2013 Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new hub realizes the university\u2019s innovation initiative, which\nseeks to activate communication and problem-solving between disciplines. The\n78,000-square-foot building houses labs, makerspaces, and tools in an ideal\nenvironment for students to exercise their ideas, whether their focus is on\nart, engineering, or computer science. It\u2019s not uncommon to find a student\nstudying fashion collaborating with an engineer on wearables, or art majors\nexploring technological solutions alongside a programmer. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Clad in cream-colored terracotta panels, the hub evokes the original\nbuilding\u2019s Kalwall panels while offering a more resilient and maintainable\nenvelope. The team\u0027s use of glass throughout echoes the transparency of\nAndrews\u2019 design while broadening views of the School of Art\u2019s new building; the\nhistoric site of the May 4, 1970, incident; and other outdoor amenities. From\nthe outside, the hub\u2019s transparent nature offers glimpses of the bustle of\nactivity and making within. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project differs from a typical collegiate makerspace in that it\nalso contains a significant dining hall that addresses the closure of several\nsmaller and outdated dining facilities across the campus. The amenity draws\nstudents into the building, allowing them to create as they break bread\ntogether. By working with the existing building\u2019s flow between floors across\nthe gently sloping site, the team integrated new circulation paths and balanced\nthe important separation between dining and studio spaces to shape a vital\nthoroughfare that hinges on interaction and exploration. 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