The Law School addition will present a new public face for the northern edge of the Wayne State University campus and serve as a gateway for students and visitors. The building was designed in a linear fashion to extend across the width of the existing library and classroom buildings, providing a completely new image for the law school.
Flexibility of space to COST PER SQ FT$138.00
FEATURED IN2000 Architectural Portfolio
SUB CATEGORYWork in Progress
many different functions and teaching methods was a key component in planning and designing the facility. A major element in the design is the auditorium, which was conceived in a visually unique circular form. This room will be the heart of the building, allowing for the entire student body to gather in one space, as well as functioning as a first-class trial courtroom. The auditorium balcony was designed to provide for undisturbed observation of trial court activities and small seminar or meeting spaces. The addition also contains administrative and faculty offices, a moot courtroom, student services, seminar rooms and a distance-learning lab.
The existing library building was extensively replanned, and its renovation will provide new finishes, lighting and technology infrastructure.
Note: Area=56,000 sq. ft. (addition); 73,000 sq. ft. (renovation)