Randolph-Macon College, Duke Hall
Ashland, Virginia
Nestled within the historic Randolph-Macon College (RMC) campus, Duke Hall stands out as a striking, three-story multiuse building that serves as a hub of academic and athletic activity. Adjacent to the home football stands, the facility is perfectly positioned to support the college’s longstanding goal of attracting top-quality, well-rounded athletes.
During creative development, the college expressed a desire for Duke Hall to meet several key needs, including supporting both men’s and women’s sports, as well as housing the new Physician Assistant (PA) program and several other classrooms.
To accomplish this, every inch of space has been carefully designed to serve a distinct purpose. The first floor is home to men’s and women’s locker rooms and training facilities, and the second floor features the suite of football offices, an athletic program office suite, general academic classrooms and a VIP room overlooking the football field.
The third floor is dedicated to Randolph-Macon’s PA program, which has a wide range of facilities that simulate real clinical environments, including patient exam rooms; flexible classrooms for large group sessions; a multipurpose skills lab where students gain hands-on experience with physical examinations, suturing and bedside ultrasounds; small group interaction rooms; and a distinctive common space.
To foster school and community pride, Duke Hall has a bright and modern look and feel. Contemporary finishes and furnishings have been selected to create a welcoming atmosphere. The strategic interior design decisions also include the incorporation of the college’s bold black and gold branding throughout the building.
Thanks to thoughtful space planning and purposeful interior designs, Duke Hall is a unique and impressive testament to the integral role that athletics play in holistically educating and developing students.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
EDC
Cost per Sq Ft
$238.00
Featured in
2023 Educational Interiors Showcase
Category
Work in Progress
Interior category
Interior Work in Progress
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