Completed in 2018, the architects re-envisioned this facility to consolidate several smaller, outdated dining halls scattered across campus into one central dining hall. © Halkin Mason Photography

The extensive use of copper cladding on the exterior facade relates both to historical use of the material as well as recent construction on campus. © Halkin Mason Photography

The architects worked within the constraints of the existing plan to create informal dining and student life spaces. © Halkin Mason Photography

Student gathering space was designed to connect interior and exterior. © Halkin Mason Photography

An important goal of this project was to clarify the arrival and circulation sequence, and create a hearth for the building. © Halkin Mason Photography

Plentiful dining options include a retail market with grab-and-go selections and multiple board dining servery platforms. © Halkin Mason Photography

Institutions are interested in multiple uses to make the most of their financial investment in the space. © Halkin Mason Photography

The new work plays on historic and contemporary architectural features found throughout the campus. © Halkin Mason Photography