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Project 2010
Rogers Hall Corridor and Café Get Revamped
July - Sept. 2010
To jumpstart the campus transformation and to set the stage for exciting changes to come, special projects - dubbed Project 2010 - were unveiled to the NYU-Poly community at a Town Hall in late-April. Just a few short months later, Project 2010, a $2-million renovation of the main corridor and cafeteria of Rogers Hall, got underway in early-July 2010 and made its debut by the end of September.
The corridor, a main artery of faculty, staff, student and visitor traffic, and the cafeteria, one of the major gathering places on campus, were natural places to begin to signal the academic and physical transformations NYU-Poly will be undergoing over the next several years. Under the direction of internationally renowned Grimshaw Architects, both the corridor and the cafeteria have been reconceived as collaborative spaces that reflect NYU-Poly's i2e (invention, innovation and entrepreneurship) philosophy.
Light, airy, and spacious, the new café dining area creates a welcoming and inviting environment, while the café's generously sized glass doors visually link it to the corridor. A wall of green glass forms a distinctive design focal point in the corridor, and a Media Wall comprised of six, LCD screens keeps the community informed about everything from current events to interesting happenings in and around New York City. Building on the success of Project 2010, some restrooms in Rogers Hall, including the ladies' room adjacent to the main corridor, and the café servery also are undergoing renovations.
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With the large scope of the campus transformation, why start with Project 2010? ?
The corridor - a main artery of faculty, staff, student and visitor traffic - and the cafeteria - one of the major gathering places on campus - were natural places to begin to signal the academic and physical transformations that NYU-Poly is undergoing. Both the corridor and the cafeteria have been reconceived as collaborative spaces that reflect NYU-Poly's i2e (invention, innovation and entrepreneurship) philosophy.
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What are the key innovations and design elements of Project 2010?
Key innovations and features of Grimshaw Architects' design for Project 2010 include:
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Sustainability. The ceilings in the corridor (which were raised) and the café have been painted white to reflect light, replacing light-absorbing grey ceilings. Not only does this enliven the spaces, but it also helps realize energy efficiencies through daylight harvesting. Additionally, new lighting fixtures installed in both spaces are equipped with controls that automatically regulate light according to daytime and nighttime needs. Other enhancements, such as water-conserving fixtures to be installed in adjacent restrooms, will underscore NYU-Poly's commitment to becoming a more sustainable campus.
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Continuity. Design continuity between the two previously distinct spaces has been achieved through the use of consistent and complementary materials and design treatments. Generously sized glass doors, installed at the café entrances, open the space up to the corridor and create a sense of visual connectedness. Further, contemporary fixtures and furniture outfitting both spaces facilitate organic collaboration among members of the NYU-Poly community.
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Technology. The corridor houses a state-of-the-art Media Wall, which serves as an important center for information exchange. The Media Wall, comprised of 6 LCD screens, is programmed to highlight everything from news and happenings, to campus events, to course projects, to an "eco-dashboard" that tracks energy usage in the building. Also part of the Media Wall, a touch-screen allows students to access their class schedules.
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Why was green selected as the color for the glass accent wall in the corridor?
The textured, green glass that lines the corridor wall is loaded with meaning and purpose. Culturally significant, green: reflects the NYU-Poly color palette; ranks second only to blue as a favorite color; evokes peace, harmony, and well-placed energy; represents good luck; signifies safe passage and winning approval to go ahead. Scientifically relevant, green: occupies the most space on the spectrum visible to the human eye; is the color of chlorophyll, photosynthesis, the basis of life; has become synonymous with sustainability. Psychologically, green: embodies a natural balance of cool and warm; promotes mental and physical relaxation; creates a soothing and calming effect; helps alleviate depression, nervousness, and anxiety; and lends a dynamic, progressive feel.