Griffin Hall
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Griffin Hall at Northern Kentucky University creates a distinctive place that is the physical manifestation of the College of Informatics' notable curriculum -- a visible representation of the robust, ubiquitous technology, and the intense collaboration that characterizes it.
The ground floor of the Informatics Commons sweeps as a continuous place out to the west oval, welcoming the...
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Griffin Hall at Northern Kentucky University creates a distinctive place that is the physical manifestation of the College of Informatics' notable curriculum -- a visible representation of the robust, ubiquitous technology, and the intense collaboration that characterizes it.
The ground floor of the Informatics Commons sweeps as a continuous place out to the west oval, welcoming the campus to the building. It is surrounded by actively used spaces.
The two-story Digitorium is the physical and technological center of the space. The first floor of the two-story Digitorium is accessible from the ground floor, the boxes and seating from the second floor (accessible by a gently curved stair and balcony that serves as a study and meeting space). The interior of the Digitorium is completely reconfigurable, equipped with A/V and related technology to watch, interact with, and create information and knowledge in a comprehensive learning environment.
The building's controlled transparency literally reflects Griffin Hall's purpose. The transparent skin reveals the form of the Digitorium at its center and the images on its surface, but it also allows us to look into the building and see the human interaction that is ultimately the Griffin Hall's most complex and valuable system.The balance of the building is arranged in simple, economical volumes -- that are designed at once for privacy and collaboration, for work and play, and for action and reflection. Learning spaces are in the lower two floors so that students can easily come or go at class change time. Administrative functions are on the third floor, and faculty offices on the fourth floor create an optimum research environment.
Architect: Goody Clancy
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