Gilmour Academy Howley Commons

Design team
Robert Orovets, RA, LEEP AP (Project Architect, Designer, Construction Manager); Lindsey Burke, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate (Lead Interior Designer) Alek Bosoy (Project Designer)

The new Gilmour Academy Howley Commons merges a 1924 Tudor-style building with the original 1969 student commons and 1995 chapel structures. Designed to emulate a college-style dining experience, the new facility features multiple food stations that offer a variety of healthful options in a dynamic, multiuse space. The versatile furniture can be configured in various ways, and the interior design reflects the faith-based education philosophy, the lively spirit of the student body, and timeless educational design principles.

Outstanding design features include the openness and use of daylight, the seamless integration of the original dining area with the additions, and a terrace that expands the space outdoors and connects the 1925 building with the newly renovated commons. This enhanced facility provides flexible spaces for dining, meetings, after-school activities, and serves as a pre-function space for the adjacent Center for Performing Arts, fostering a vibrant community and aiding future recruitment efforts.

Blending architectural styles and expanding the existing student dining commons, this renovation aims to enrich the daily student experience and the school community for years to come.

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