Project Details
- Project Name
- Drexel University College of Media Arts and Design (CoMAD) URBN Center
- Location
- United States
- Architect
- MSR Design
- Client/Owner
- Drexel University
- Project Types
- Planning
- Project Scope
- Addition/Expansion
- Size
- 150,696 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2014
- Awards
- 2014 AIA - National Awards
- Shared by
- Hanley Wood LLC
- Project Status
- Built
- Cost
- $46,100,000
Project Description
The respectful repurposing of a landmark Venturi, Scott Brown decorated shed provides a new home for Drexel University’s College of Media Arts and Design. Key goals driving the project include bringing together disparate departments in one location and encouraging cross-collaboration between disciplines. To transform the former 130,000 square-foot office building and 13,000 square-foot annex, the designers embraced the realities of the shed—a cost-effective, four-story commercial box. The design concept focuses on respecting the original intent, making more with less, offering adaptable spaces for learning, and providing opportunities for learning through presentation.
