Innovation Hall, Maker Space and Student Commons

George Mason University

The new commons area offers a limited number of fixed computer stations, while providing a great variety of alternative spaces for study.

Image Courtesy of Ansel Olson and VMDO Architects

Flexible furnishings support individual study and small group collaboration.

Image Courtesy of Ansel Olson and VMDO Architects

Bold color animates the refurbished classrooms which are furnished with rapidly reconfigurable furniture groupings.

Image Courtesy of Ansel Olson and VMDO Architects

In the computer lab, equipment can be stowed in the worksurface to maximize adaptability of the space.

Image Courtesy of Ansel Olson and VMDO Architects

Overhead power reels in the new student-run Maker Space support reconfiguration of the space and help maintain a safe and tidy work environment.

Image Courtesy of Ansel Olson and VMDO Architects

An Innovation Renovation

This term-contract summer project included the renovation of one floor in an existing academic building. All classrooms were upgraded with current technologies and new finishes. An aging computer lab was converted into a new student commons, and two classrooms were combined into a single multi-use maker space.

Architect of Record VMDO Architects | Steve Davis, Lead Designer

GMU Innovation Hall

Innovation Hall, Maker Space and Student Commons

An Innovation Renovation

Mattaponi River Lane

Somewhat Walkable

Project Facts

19,500 GSF

$428,907

Completed August 2015

Energy Use: Not sub-metered

108 South First Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

phone: 434 962 7241

email: davis@thrive-architecture.com

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GMU Innovation Hall

Innovation Hall, Maker Space and Student Commons

An Innovation Renovation

Mattaponi River Lane

Somewhat Walkable

Project Facts

19,500 GSF

$428,907

Completed August 2015

Energy Use: Not sub-metered

108 South First Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902phone: 434 962 7241email: davis@thrive-architecture.com

108 South First Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

phone: 434 962 7241

email: davis@thrive-architecture.com