University of Illinois Pennsylvania Avenue Residences Dining Remodel

Project Info

Designed to meet LEED Silver rating

Categories

Education

Location

Champaign, IL

Size

28,000 sf

Services

programming, architecture, interior design

Special Recognition

Honor Award, American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter;
Featured in Architecture Magazine;
Featured in The Green Observer
Featured in Talking Stick Magazine

Key Personnel

Avram Lothan
Mary Ann Van Hook

Description

Administrators and University Housing staff desired a lively environment to serve as an attractive option to popular off-campus competition for students to eat, study and socialize. The project successfully converts a 1960s overcrowded and marginally accessible basement dining facility into a bright inviting space.

The design concept is based on a multiple station, restaurant style venue that supports different cultures and ideas of diet and nutrition. Students from all over campus embrace the fun and modern dining hall and 24/7 café lounge. The dining hall serves sustainable food from the campus farm and was the first dining hall project on campus to utilize a tray-less operation which reduces water, electricity and food waste.
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