Designed as an informal place for learning and social interaction, the new front entry springs forth to create a welcoming invitation to Ohio University’s Lancaster campus. Telescoping steps and a soaring glass tower define the port of arrival, while tiered lawns and extended plazas create outdoor gathering areas. The dynamic interior space is flooded with natural light while framing the views of the surrounding landscape. The design masterfully infuses the existing with the new into a single composition that conveys the sensation that it has always been there
*Project completed by DRAW Staff member while working at previous firm
“Ohio University Lancaster’s ‘New Front Door’ offers students and community members a dramatically new introduction to the campus. The difference the new entry has made to our campus environment is remarkable.”
