DESIGN POD: Duke University Pratt School of Engineering

A unique oval-shaped glass space, formerly a campus dining venue, is re-purposed as a maker space for first year engineering students.
FIRM: Lord Aeck & Sargent
ROLE: Mike served as project architect
PHOTOGRAPHS: copyright Tzu Chen Photography, unless otherwise noted

       
     

A theater-style pipe grid carries services to work areas, keeping the floor clear and maintaining the clean ceiling design of the existing building.

       
     
       
     

Renovation Floor Plan

       
     

Custom casework creates a break and study space distinct from the work zone.

       
     

The back of the space contains laser cutters and power tools within the gray inner volume.