Higher Education
Spring Arbor University – Poling Center
The building is designed to act as a place for students young and old to develop their leadership skills and to prepare for a challenging job market. The three-story building houses the Gainey School of Business, the Hosmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the social science department. The facility consists of 12 classrooms, two collaborative learning areas, a café and lounge area for students, plus faculty offices and a faculty lounge. A major contribution from CP Federal Credit Union resulted in a Trading Center Simulator where students have access to the same programs and systems used on Wall Street.
Expertise
Client
Spring Arbor University
Location
Spring Arbor, MI
Scope
35,000 New SF
Challenges
Provide real-world environment to build entrepreneurial spirit
Create a destination building on campus
Provide the latest in educational technology
Poling Center
The commons of the building acts as a lobby and breakout space, accommodating everything from large seminar classes to business workshops. The second and third floors are virtually identical, with a monumental stair acting as a link between an open office wing and a classroom wing.
Poling Center
The building consists of 12 classrooms, two collaborative learning areas, a café and lounge area for students, plus faculty offices and a faculty lounge.
Poling Center
Classrooms feature integrated technologies, including interactive whiteboards and wireless connectivity.
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Architecture
Interior Design
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