JRS Education Brochure 8.6.2024

RARITAN VALLEY COLLEGE

Education

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While RVCC’s academic programs are highly regarded, the college felt the appeal of its facilities was lacking until recent projects improved classrooms and support functions. Looking to provide a destination for students in which to enjoy an array of social activities, the college invited JRS to share its vision for a venue that is exciting, sophisticated and takes advantage of the campus’ natural panoramas. Our design solution creates a visual link to the surroundings by layering the landscape differences into the building. With a parallelogram shape anchored on a diagonal the Student Center embodies a fluid space that continues the soft meandering landscape. Upon entering, the building’s axial movement funnels occupants through an open two story gallery. Club offices and support spaces are found on the first floor next to the gallery. The second floor is a versatile open space complete with coffee bar, casual seating and a fireplace. A large corner window captures south west vistas and an open balcony to the first floor allows for more flow of light. The top floor provides for a meeting area and lecture hall and a wall of windows at the end of the lecture hall offers more panoramic views to the south and west. Materials selection played an integral part in our design. Glass was used strategically to maximize daylight and campus views. Color defines spaces and excites the eye such as on selected wall panels and furniture. Floating acoustical planes create visual interest and assist with noise control.

PROJECT: Exterior and Interior. Proposed Student Center LOCATION: Branchburg, New Jersey SIZE: 15,000 Sq Ft

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