The Chapman Graduate School of Business Building

(fig.1). The Chapman Building posses a large courtyard for students to gather to study or relax in between classes

By: Stefani Lewis and Alicia Civile

The Chapman BuildingInformation

i. Building Name: Chapman Graduate School of Business ii. Location: FIU, 11200 SW 8th St CBC 301, Miami, FL 33199 iii. Year designed/planned: not found iv. Year construction completed: 2007 v. Size: 92000 sq ft / 9000 sq m vi. Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, BEA International - Joint Venture Architect vii. Client: FIU School of Business viii. Consultants: not found ix. Awards Received: Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design American Architecture Award (2008), Construction Association of South Florida Craftsmanship Awards (2008)

Brief Synopsis

i. Original Design Intent: Encourage interaction between teachers and students while still providing clearly defined spaces for each group.

ii. Key architectural features: The courtyards provide a gathering space that is welcoming and allows for east / west breezes to circulate, which helps ease Miami’s intense heat. The two courtyards represent theinteraction of students and teachers. Hispanic culture is referenced through the Colombianart color palette and courtyard stairs which represent those of Mayan temples. A lounge area on the first level of the Chapman Building provides a space for students to gather and work.

(Fig 2) The orientation of the courtyard opening welcomes students into the Chapman Graduate School of Business

Center at Miami’s Florida International University.

 iii. Significance: This building is important to its users and FIU because it provides an inspirational learning environment. Classrooms provide a space for instruction and discourse while communal spaces allow for students to gather, discuss lessons, and share ideas. The buildings design and interior encourages academic community and learning.

References

Pedersen, Kohn. (2008). Chapman Graduate School of Business. Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Retrieved from http://www.kpf.com/project.asp?T=3&ID=70.

Figure References

Courtyard ViewNo Author. (2008). KPF's New Chapman Graduate School of Business opens in Miami. World Architecture News. Retrieved from http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fusea

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Entrance WayPedersen, Kohn. (2008). Chapman Graduate School of Business. Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Retrieved from http://www.kpf.com/project.asp?T=3&ID=70.