![]() ![]() the second and third floors contain contemplative study areas, populated with desks and comfortable areas of seating for both individual and group work. ![]() on the first floor, a café offers views of both the atrium and the courtyard through floor-to-ceiling glazing. Screenshot showing the atrium within the project’s north wingĪrranged around a central atrium, the new north wing contains a digital media hub at ground level, which borders study spaces and a sunken courtyard. the building culminates in the skyline reading room, which borders a new roof terrace offering sweeping views across the campus. on the first floor, the central hall is flanked by reading rooms, classrooms, and other learning areas. as with all parts of the redesign, an emphasis has been placed on flexible interior spaces that can be used for a variety of purposes. capturing and magnifying natural light, this oculus helps illuminate each story of the building. The interior of the existing building is articulated around a ‘central core’ that is illuminated from above thanks to a round, centrally positioned skylight. Screenshot from video illustrating the central hall on the first floor the project seeks to maximize natural light with an energy-efficient design that reduces the need for artificial illumination. these new wings, dubbed ‘jewel boxes’, contain a range of new programming and connect directly to the existing structure. in addition to the complete renovation of the existing structure, which involved the removal of clumsy additions and the gutting of the interior, maya lin designed two new structures to flank the historical building. A post shared by Smith College project seeks to reconnect the college’s science quadrangle with the historic center of the smith college campus, restoring integrity to frederick law olmsted’s 1893 campus masterplan. ![]()
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