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Challenge: Create a building that incorporates educational tecnology, allows for growth, and respects the context of its beautiful site while providing a variety of learning environments - addition to and renovation of a classroom building on the campus of the Masters of Management Program - learning spaces organized around a central open piazza and cafe - allows a high level of "connectivity" with ubiquitous technology and connectivity - state-of-the-art presentation spaces with advanced audio/visual support fully equipped for distance learning - environmentally friendly, excellent air handling, use of renewable (solar) resources and visual sight lines that connect scenes from the outdoors to classroom spaces - AIA Grand Valley Sustainable Design Merit Award - Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. Award for Excellence (Electrical under $1M)