On the former site of the campus library and a highly traversed campus intersection, the building's signature location was specifically chosen to serve as MSU’s outward face and to bridge the gap between the historic and modern precincts of the campus and the nearby residential community. The progressive and captivating design graciously welcome students, visitors, prospective students, and their families while responding to the campus and community context. Programmatically, the design team worked closely with MSU to create a one-stop student services hub by co-locating 17 previously dispersed student services, including admissions and recruitment, bursar, career development, community service, financial aid, records and registration, and administrative components, including human resources, IT, Title II, and sponsored programs, into one building to improve the student experience and collaboration. The adaptable, flexible, technologically rich, and sustainable design will support staff and students well into the future.
