CONFERENCE ROOMS

Conference rooms are welcoming and productive spaces for students, faculty and staff. Constructing a polished and uncluttered feel in these spaces is crucial in providing the right atmosphere for group work. Finding the right fit of furniture, adding appropriate technology and installing abundant lighting further enhances the functional use of these rooms.

A The large windows, bright lighting and ceiling details create an invigorating meeting space. Combining the need for both a break room and a conference room, this is a great way to consolidate resources and provide that extra level of comfort for long meetings.

B This high-energy room makes great use of the wall of windows that look out into a larger collaboration space, which makes the room feel open and connected.

C Bright pockets of color in the wall recesses coordinate with the carpet and draw attention to the technology use in the room, giving the room a polished look.

D This space demonstrates an excellent use of lighting that runs the length of the room to help the space feel more open and streamlined. The placement of furniture offers several different uses for this space.

Corridors and common spaces are high-energy zones in every building. These spaces should be well lit and designed to facilitate an unobstructed flow of traffic. High gloss finishes and slip-resistant, yet weatherproof, flooring is a must for the longevity and usability of these areas.

A Using color blocking with the walls and flooring helps direct traffic and provides a clear delineation between space usage. The attention is grabbed by the bright orange wall that invites people to enjoy the common spaces.

B This space showcases the use of color blocking that begins on the floors and travels up the walls and ceiling to point to the rooms and direct traffic.

C Carpet and furniture can be used in high-traffic areas to elicit space use cues and to break up large spaces into smaller functional units.

D This large common space has multiple uses that are defined by the use of colors and ceiling options. Note the large fins of acoustical material that run parallel to the corridor, breaking up the space and corresponding with the color usage on the floor to direct attention to entrances. The acoustical material also provides noise dampening between class periods.