This new university satellite community center serves 1,000 students living in the adjacent Hillside and Terrace apartments. It includes a new conference center, laundry facilities, mail and parcel pick-up center, and a living space for relaxation and recreation, becoming another living classroom for learning pathways to independence. Also housed here is the Residential Life office, which helps integrate school interactions and the informal life of students.
Client
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Distinction
Student Centers
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Student life
Open 24/7, the Community Center serves as a beacon on the hill along the landscaped path that students walk from their housing to class and campus.
A garden patio becomes a hub for recreation and relaxation.
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Flexible spaces
Community space with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Flexible gathering space features gigantic moveable whiteboards, a variety of technology, and room dividers to accommodate recreational activities, student organization meetings, small group projects, and other events with ease.