The Student Center serves as a crossroads of the campus, linking students and staff of different programs, creating a destination. Designers explored various ways of connecting four existing academic buildings to create a campus heart.The design solution helps to create a space that reflects ICC’s Core Values: Learning, Community, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.
- Library
- Tutoring Center
- Bookstore
- Conference Spaces
- Dining Space
- Offices for Student Clubs
Provide a Student Life Hub for an urban community college campus, that is utilizing a former mental health institution.
The student center connects the four academic buildings to create a campus crossroads. It features 45,000 s.f. of student amenity spaces. The glassy, open, two-story building is a new anchor point and acts as a gathering place for students to learn, socialize, dine and shop.
The unique shape of these mid-century marvels makes them signature buildings on the NIU campus, but the dated interiors scared off students. A complete remodel helped breathe new life into the 13-story building, while still honoring the character.
To attract and keep students, while also inspiring them to be leaders in technology-focused fields, Illinois College had to prioritize collaborative spaces and resources. Crispin Hall now connects students and faculty with the tools and technology they need to prosper now and in the future.
The new, 60,300-square-foot dedicated Center for Theatre and Dance brings students, staff, and faculty together, with performance and learning opportunities around every corner—and features rarely seen in campus theatre spaces.