With growing enrollment in the Byrum School of Business, Marian University needed a facility that supported the school’s unique, experiential approach to learning. With a goal to create a space to represent the changing work styles, they were looking for a design with trendy breakout areas, robust technology, and open floor space for collaboration. Working closely with Schmidt Associates, the historic Allison Mansion Support Building was renovated, and a new addition accommodated the school’s aggressive goals. Plentiful, centralized collaboration spaces open into a “Google”-style presentation lab, and team-based classrooms offer flexible technology and furniture for flexibility. A student-run store, offices, and meeting spaces are all designed to be accessible, light-filled, and capable of replicating the business environments of tomorrow.
"From a design standpoint, it couldn’t have been better. From my perspective, it was awesome to work with someone who knew what we wanted to accomplish."
Dr. Russell Kershaw, Dean of the Byrum School of Business, Marian University