Strada means “street” in Italian. Streets matter to us. They’re the fundamental infrastructure of our cities and the core of our civic lives. They’re the connections between buildings, people, and public spaces. This is why we’re so inspired by them and it’s a shared commitment to these values that brought our principals together. Just as people mingle on city streets, our office is a place where we freely exchange ideas, challenging and inspiring one another to create exceptional work.
Sustainability is fundamentally about having the humility to use only what we need, live within our means, and let the specific climate and ecosystem of our region inform our daily lives. It lies in the humble acknowledgement of mistakes, and the sacrifice to change our way of life.
The addition includes a new wing of classrooms tailored to law education
New Addition & Entrance
John W. Fisher, II Courtroom
New Classroom Wing
Video Conferencing Room in the law school addition
Reception area in the new Dean's Suite
Energy Conference Room
Green Roof for gathering, studying, and dining
Elevating law education at West Virginia University
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Details
CLIENT
West Virginia University
LOCATION
Morgantown, West Virginia
SIZE
Renovation of 113,000 SF, addition of 30,000 SF
SCOPE
Architecture, space planning, interior design, landscape architecture
About this project
Strada designed the comprehensive master plan for the West Virginia University’s College of Law, the second phase of which was a transformative new addition and renovation. The completion of this phase in Spring 2014 has already elevated the school’s capabilities as well as its public image. The new 30,000-SF addition to the east side of the existing building forms a grand new entry that addresses the WVU campus. Adjoining the entry colonnade is a new green roof terrace where students and faculty can gather. Inside, new spaces have enhanced many important functions for the school.
Coming in through the dramatic colonnade, one finds the main building corridor, a central social gathering space for students. To the left, a corridor of state-of-the-art classrooms captures dramatic views towards the stadium and provides venues for students to collaborate, study, and rehearse being in the courtroom. At right upon entry is the new Dean’s Suite, with a refined reception area and private offices for the school’s leadership. A spacious conference room one floor above looks through the colonnade towards the campus and mountains beyond.
Photos courtesy of Dennis Marsico and Landau Building Company
