Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Folger Dining Hall

Situated along Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Pratt Dive, Folger Dining Hall houses the campus post office, print center, and a newly renovated 500-seat dining facility. The building’s namesake, Olive K. Folger, was a dietitian for the university from 1934 to 1958. “Ma” Folger was known for her exuberance on the football field sidelines and her willingness to feed students beyond typical dining hours.
The interior design’s bold use of color and dynamic lines invoke Olive’s vim and vigor, while delineating seating zones and lending a sense of cohesion between dining and servery areas. A reclaimed wood feature wall embodies Olive’s warmth and generosity and enables the facility to function as a lounge space after dining hours.
Supporting this lounge function are seating options such as banquettes, high-top counters, powered tables, soft seating, and built-in reclaimed wood benches.
A see-through gas fireplace and custom-designed light fixture serve as focal points within the facility’s double-height dining spaces.

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