Student Development Center, NTID at Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
The Student Development Center has been designed to enhance NTID’s role as a provider of a high-quality education and career enhancement for the deaf and hearing impaired. The functional requirements of the Center include teaching, working, and social spaces for use by individuals at the college. The Student Development Center is the center point for student activity at NTID and is strategically located between classroom spaces and the dining hall. Spaces have been developed which encourage student interaction, impromptu meetings, and learning outside of the classroom. The building acts not only as a link between two buildings, but as an opportunity to link students with other students, with resources, and with undiscovered talents within themselves.
BIG IDEA
Design of a space that is 100% student focused.
AWARDS
AIA Rochester Design Award
CLIENT
Rochester Institute of Technology
PROJECT TYPE
Higher Education
YEARS COMPLETED
2017
TEAM
Trevor Harrison, Kate Anderson
SIZE
22,000 SF
SERVICES
Architectural Design, Architectural Interiors, Prioject Management
It was inspiring to collaborate with the community at NTID to create a student space to encourage and enhance a multitude of student interactions. The design of building allowed for great sight-lines so deaf students could be visually connected with peers throughout the spaces.
“This building is an important part of our college life. Thank you to CSD for making our dream a reality. I cannot imagine where we might be if this building never existed. It truly means a lot to us.”
