With the acquisition of the historic Christian Theological Seminary (CTS), Butler University had the opportunity to consolidate and expand their nationally-recognized College of Education. Working closely with Schmidt Associates, the beautiful modernist structure was protected, and transformational flexible classrooms (educational laboratories) were incorporated. Designed to test and teach alternative pedagogies, these educational laboratories include a full access floor (for ultimate flexibility of power and data), pipe grid ceilings, writable wall surfaces everywhere (for tactile learning and multiple front-of-class experiences), mobile technology, and all mobile furniture. Access to the exterior (visually and physically) expands the educational space potential. Clinical testing, facility administration, and meeting space was also strategically relocated and re-imagined—enhancing productivity and upgrading the facility aesthetic with only piecemeal renovation.
