College of Nursing Building Modifications

The modifications focus on a ‘long life, loose fit’ approach for a flexible and forward-looking learning environment. Eight of nine classrooms include AV systems to support an active learning format, including remote student integration. Additionally, walls are rearranged with floor to ceiling glass partitions for lab and classroom spaces to allow for natural daylight into nearly all occupiable spaces. A previous loop corridor on the perimeter of the interior left the building’s classroom, lab, and office spaces relegated to the building core, windowless and with little to no access to natural daylight. For the renovation, the design team focused on the introduction of natural light back into the building to inspire active learning and reconnecting with the University community. The South Terrace of the building was also renovated for access from the ground floor of the Nursing Building with the goal to expand the student commons spaces to the underutilized aged patio and enhance connections to nature.