Roosevelt University in Chicago, United States

December 19, 2010 Category: Education

Roosevelt University that located in Chicago, United States , was designed by VOA Associates Incoporated. Thin and tall and with an undulating glass façade in various shades of blue, Roosevelt’s new campus centre presents a dynamic image for Chicago’s South Loop area for the University which makes its home in the adjacent Auditorium building, a storied building designed by architect Louis Sullivan which when built was the tallest building in Chicago and the largest building in the United States. In fact, Roosevelt University has made a tradition of repurposing famous Chicago buildings and hopes its new vertical campus will eventually make its way into Chicago’s architectural annals. While it is too early in the game to size the building up, the reviews of the building’s design thus far have been good, having garnered high marks from Chicago Tribune’s architecture critic, Blair Kamin.

The mixed use structure will house administrative offices and classrooms, a dining hall and fitness center, a conference centre and science labs and residence suites for more then 600 students. The building will also house the university’s business school. With residences located on the top 17 floors, students will study among the stars while enjoy stunning views of the city’s skyline, Grant Park and Chicago’s waterfront.

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