Augustana College, Center for Student Life

Rock Island, Illinois

Firm

BLDD Architects

Client

Augustana College

Area

72,519 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$18,839,960

Completion Date

08/2013

Transform is a word that is overused; however, when used in proper context the word conveys noteworthy elements of newness, innovation and purposefulness. The Center for Student Life at Augustana College is a concept and a structure that truly has transformed life for students, faculty and employees at the college.

Our new, innovative and purposeful combination of the central elements of a student’s life at a residential liberal arts college—the library, student activities and dining—is without precedent and creates a new place for students to gather, work and play. Located in the center of Augustana’s campus, the Center for Student Life was conceived to be a place where students would go “to see and be seen.”

The structure is built in the best place to fulfill its purpose. Site selection was critical and completely supports Augustana’s campus master plan to bring essential student life functions to the center of campus. This building, with its various parts, provides spaces for study, nourishment, socializing and reflection.”

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$260.00

Featured in

2014 Educational Interiors

Interior category

Student Centers/Service Areas

Product suppliers specified

Ceramic Tile by American Olean
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Ceramic Tile by Crossville
Ceramic Tile by US Ceramic Tile
Door Hardware by Stanley
Door Hardware by Von Duprin
Doors by Graham Wood Doors
Elevators by KONE
Insulation by ROXUL
Insulation by Owens Corning
Movable Partitions/Walls by Hufcor
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Roofing by Tamko
Roofing by Firestone Building Products
Skylights by Kalwall
Windows by Kawneer
Lighting & Accessories by Cooper Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Acuity Brands Controls
Lighting & Accessories by SPI Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by LBL Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Tech Lighting
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Lithonia Lighting
Drinking Fountains by Elkay
Hand-Drying Equipment by Bradley Corporation
Washroom Accessories by Bradley Corporation
Washroom Fixtures by Sloan Valve
Washroom Fixtures by Delta Faucet
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products
HVAC Units by McQuay
HVAC Units by Bell & Gossett
HVAC Control Devices by Johnson Controls
Kitchen Equipment by Gemini
Kitchen Equipment by Halton
Kitchen Equipment by Kolpak
Kitchen Equipment by Hobart
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Marsh Industries
Signage by ASI Sign Solutions
Carpet by Shaw
Brick/Masonry by Sioux City Brick
Ceilings by USG
Door Hardware by ASSA ABLOY
Doors by Curries
Doors by HM Doors
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