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ResCo, SCB’s third project at Butler University, offers a fresh take on the campus’ tradition by transforming a dated residence and dining hall into a vibrant student community. As part of a multi-phased transformation of the campus residential experience, the 413-bed community was updated with new finishes and furniture throughout, while under-utilized shared spaces were re-programmed to offer a range of social and academic-focused amenities. An expanded servery and double-height main seating area create a bright and welcoming 250-seat dining hall, which offers a variety of fresh-made food options and a large grab-and-go. We were challenged to overcome the perception of the building’s exterior, which stands in contrast to the campus’ more collegiate gothic vocabulary while integrating the residential and dining experience within the Butler tradition. Thus, the vision for the interior design leaned heavily towards creating hospitality-forward, classically collegiate spaces in line with Butler’s distinct campus context. A large mural in the dining hall captures well-known places and cultural campus references. See more of the Residential College (ResCo) Renovation https://lnkd.in/gtaw5qYz Photography by Darris Lee Harris

Our #architecture and #interiordesign team continues its partnership with V10 Development on the TERRA project in Everett, MA. Design is progressing, and we are thrilled to see it come together.

We were honored with an Award of Merit for Residential from AIA Honolulu during the 2024 Design Awards program. Līlia Waikīkī, a 615,000-square-foot, 28-story residential tower located in the heart of Waikiki, was developed in conjunction with the Queen Emma Land Trust and offers 402 apartments, 20 percent of which are affordable units. Throughout the design, SCB sought to infuse the project with the spirit of the island’s beloved Queen Emma and her passion for the environment, wellness, and preservation of culture. Congratulations to SCB’s Strachan Forgan, AIA RIBA and Francesco Mozzati and Oliver McMillan, Brookfield Properties, Benjamin Woo Architects, Jules Wilson Design Studio, Nordic PCL Construction, and the whole project team. Mahalo to AIA Honolulu! Learn more about Līlia Waikīkī: https://lnkd.in/gmsxwySH

Picture arriving at Canal Station in Chicago’s South Loop. Led by SCB’s architectural and interior design studios in partnership with 601W Companies, Telos Group, LLC, and JLL, Canal Station is a groundbreaking redevelopment that converts a 6-story, 850,000-square-foot former single-tenant office building into a dynamic, multi-tenant industry hub. The redesign began with a bold approach to the building's façade, enhancing natural light penetration and establishing a fresh, distinctive identity at the main entry point. A tenant amenity program awaits on the second floor, including a lounge with a terrazzo bar, custom rattan seating niches, modern furnishings, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. A standout feature is the introduction of private tenant terraces at the building's corners, providing exclusive outdoor spaces. Learn more about Canal Station: https://lnkd.in/grf-NsAY photography credit: Kendall McCaugherty Hall + Merrick + McCaugherty Photographers

How are universities grappling with the residential “elephants” on their campuses? At Drexel University, SCB recently completed two large residence hall revitalization projects, each encompassing a full renovation paired with a small addition to expand program space. Join SCB Principal Mike Thompson and Associate Gail Wozniak, along with project team members from Moto Designshop, American Campus Communities, and Drexel University at the #SCUPAnnualConference. The team will give a tour of Bentley Hall (1969, renovated 2020) and Kelly Hall (1967, renovated 2023) to see how the team breathed new life into these buildings and positioned them as assets to the larger campus community. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4WnibZm Photograph of Bentley Hall Renovation and Pennoni Honors College Addition at Drexel University by Halkin Mason Photography

What can we do about rising housing insecurity across colleges and universities? SCB Principal Tim M. Stevens, AIA LEED AP will join representatives from American Campus Communities, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc., and the University of California, Riverside at this year’s #SCUPAnnualConference in Philadelphia to discuss critical impacts, observations, policies, and considerations around the ever-expanding cost burden in accessing a college degree. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4WnibZm. Pictured: UCR North District Phase 2

Trauma-informed design seeks to create restorative, community-oriented spaces that honor an individual’s dignity. SCB Associate Gail Wozniak recently spoke to NBCU Academy about her work with Designs For Dignity, an organization that provides pro bono design services and materials to nonprofit spaces for marginalized communities.   Utilizing trauma-informed and inclusive design principles, Gail, who is also an Associate Board Member for Designs for Dignity, was the lead volunteer interior designer for The Harbour, a shelter for unhoused youth and young mothers. “It’s meaningful knowing that the work I’m doing means a lot to somebody,” says Gail. Learn more about how Designs for Dignity and their volunteers are helping to create safe and welcoming spaces for Chicago-area organizations and the people they serve.

Adaptive reuse projects transform office buildings into vibrant, mixed-use residential spaces and are critical for revitalizing downtown urban cores. SCB is leading the charge on adaptive reuse projects nationwide, including here in Chicago. President Chris Pemberton spoke recently with the Chicago Sun-Times about the firm's work with Golub & Company on 30 N. LaSalle and the importance of repurposing these original buildings, a practice that promises a bright future for urban landscapes.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyy8V_A7 #SCBdesign #Adaptivereuse

SCB recently celebrated the topping out of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (HIDA) Living/Learning Community at Arizona State University. The mixed-use campus project is designed to connect students, foster creativity, and spur collaboration by seamlessly blending an 820-bed undergraduate residence hall, 16,000 SF dining hall, and state-of-the-art studio spaces.   The HIDA Living/Learning Community is SCB’s third project at ASU with American Campus Communities following the award-winning Tooker House Living/Learning Community for the Fulton Schools of Engineering and the renovation of the iconic Manzanita Hall. American Campus Communities Okland Construction Arizona State University ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts