George Mason University, Student Union Building I
As part of the university undergoing transformations of their three existing interrelated student life centers, Student Union Building I was renovated and expanded into a new Student Services Center.
Student Union Building I was designed to serve as a “One Stop Shop” that connects students with the myriad of administrative functions related to their education.
Location:
Jefferson Hills, PA
Size:
New: 71,000 SF | Renovation: 39,900 SF
Services:
Architecture
Year / Status
2010
Built
Integrating the New Addition onto Campus
Delivered under a Design/Build project methodology, this project includes a masonry and glass addition that extends the palette of existing building materials to provide a more contemporary approach to massing and definition of entry. All of this is done while carefully considering how the building appears and feels in relation to other buildings on campus.
Enhancing Visibility
A key point of the project was to provide a new entry to the building. This new space opens to a dramatic two-story atrium that enhances a visual understanding of the services available to students.
This project was designed in collaboration with Grimm+Parker.