McCord Hall at the W. P. Carey School of Business has already transformed the Arizona State University campus. Defining the eastern edge of the business school district, the distinct wings of the new building frame the adjacent buildings and define an outdoor plaza. A monumental, four-story gateway frames the entrance to the school from Palm Walk at the northeast corner, while to the southwest, the plaza opens up to welcome visitors and the business school community.
The outdoor plaza of McCord Hall creates both a welcoming public space and a home for the graduate student community. Visible from all floors of the new building, the plaza becomes a hub for the W. P. Carey community. A grand stair from the main lobby leads to the MBA study suite and graduate study lounges above.
McCord Hall features 59 six-person team rooms to encourage on-campus collaboration for students. Each room is equipped with large screen displays and white boards to enhance teaming and group learning. Lounges have been provided for both quiet and more social study environments, as well as ample shaded outdoor spaces to meet and collaborate.