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Cornell Student Union

Recipient of the 2020 Seipp Prize

At Cornell, there is currently a lack of a union space for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to gather, as well as a lack of a center to address problems related to mental and physical health on campus. I sought to address these problems and create a student union that could both connect and care for the Cornell community.

 

The need to provide both a union space and a wellness center was challenging due to the vast difference of these programs. As a result, program was organized on a gradient for activity level in order to provide spaces for every person’s individual needs.

 
 
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Amenities for the Wellness Center include a vegetated solarium, spa pool, lap pool, gym, rehabilitation center, and staff support offices.

 
 
 
 

The Union Center includes a staff/student lounge, auditorium, cafe, rooftop terraces, student work areas, and meeting rooms.

 
 
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