Higher Education
Indiana University – Herman B Wells Library
Indiana University wanted to consolidate departments of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE) under one roof in a renovated portion of Wells Library.
Fanning Howey created a plan and design that clustered departments within zones, while still maintaining an open and collaborative office environment. Offices for departments like Health Professions and Prelaw are strategically located in lower-traffic areas, while the Career Development Center is next to a main entrance, giving students quick access to advising resources and collaborative work space.
The design also expanded cafe seating for the nearby Bookmarket Eatery while establishing a new secure circulation pathway that separates OVPUE offices from the public cafe for the first time.
Expertise
Client
Indiana University Bloomington
Location
Bloomington, IN
Scope
18,856 Renovated SF
Challenges
Transforming existing space for greater efficiency
Creating ADA accessible spaces within the existing footprint
Working within the University's existing brand standards
Indiana University Herman B Wells Library
Updated classroom technology allows for multiple instructional opportunities.
Indiana University Herman B Wells Library
Salvaged limestone from the plaza was incorporated into the ramp materials, creating a seamless transition from sidewalk to entry.
Indiana University Herman B Wells Library
Our interior designers brought in warm neutral tones, leaning heavily on dark woods and earth tones to parallel the wood paneling throughout the campus.
Indiana University Herman B Wells Library
Multifunctional rooms provide OVPUE staff with space for team collaboration and student instruction.
Indiana University Herman B Wells Library
The ramp to the main plaza creates accessible entry on the northwest corner of the building.
Indiana University Herman B Wells Library
Students have access to more gathering and study space on the main level of Wells Library outside of the Bookmarket Eatery hours.
