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Mills College Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business
Mills College Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business
Oakland, CA, United States
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Mills College Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business
Oakland, CA, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2009
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
At Mills College, the Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business building supports the university’s mission of providing innovative education and expanding opportunities for women, as well as its focus on environment and social responsibility. It reflects the vision and vitality of an institution looking to the future. Designed to foster collaboration and teamwork among students, faculty and staff, the new GSB serves as a central hub on campus for events, learning and casual gatherings, both large and small.
With the introduction of its MBA program in 2001, Mills required a new building that would provide a state-of-the-art, dynamic, and vibrant learning environment concurrent with the school's mission to transcend boundaries for women. Located at the symbolic gateway to the campus, the new building integrates innovative building technologies with sustainability strategies to advance Mills' traditions of environmental stewardship and leadership in social responsibility. Forward-looking, yet respectful of context, the building’s L-shaped plan and southwest orientation foster the conservation of historic green space and provides optimal sun exposure.
Starting at its entrance, the two-story building encourages impromptu interaction, its deep indoor-outdoor porch inviting students, faculty, and visitors to pause and engage. This porch is covered with a living roof, planted with drought-tolerant succulents, showcasing the benefits of solar shading, water conservation and the institution’s focus on social responsibility. Inside, the porch becomes the entry lobby and main circulation space. The centerpiece of the building is the spectacular Gathering Hall, which serves as a venue for key campus events. Flanked by a terrace and iris pond, the Gathering Hall serves as a prominent, accessible hub. In addition to the lecture halls, smart classrooms and a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, breakout rooms and a student lounge support focused teamwork and informal group discussion.
Business imperatives of transparency, interaction, and engagement with the outside world are reflected in floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights that bring in natural light and stimulate intellectual energy. The visible integration of sustainable solutions educates the occupants and results in measurable energy- and cost-saving benefits. A LEED Gold rating confirms the building has met rigorous criteria for energy efficiency, water conservation and use of air and light. It also symbolizes Mills’ commitment to educating socially and environmentally responsible business leaders.
With the introduction of its MBA program in 2001, Mills required a new building that would provide a state-of-the-art, dynamic, and vibrant learning environment concurrent with the school's mission to transcend boundaries for women. Located at the symbolic gateway to the campus, the new building integrates innovative building technologies with sustainability strategies to advance Mills' traditions of environmental stewardship and leadership in social responsibility. Forward-looking, yet respectful of context, the building’s L-shaped plan and southwest orientation foster the conservation of historic green space and provides optimal sun exposure.
Starting at its entrance, the two-story building encourages impromptu interaction, its deep indoor-outdoor porch inviting students, faculty, and visitors to pause and engage. This porch is covered with a living roof, planted with drought-tolerant succulents, showcasing the benefits of solar shading, water conservation and the institution’s focus on social responsibility. Inside, the porch becomes the entry lobby and main circulation space. The centerpiece of the building is the spectacular Gathering Hall, which serves as a venue for key campus events. Flanked by a terrace and iris pond, the Gathering Hall serves as a prominent, accessible hub. In addition to the lecture halls, smart classrooms and a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, breakout rooms and a student lounge support focused teamwork and informal group discussion.
Business imperatives of transparency, interaction, and engagement with the outside world are reflected in floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights that bring in natural light and stimulate intellectual energy. The visible integration of sustainable solutions educates the occupants and results in measurable energy- and cost-saving benefits. A LEED Gold rating confirms the building has met rigorous criteria for energy efficiency, water conservation and use of air and light. It also symbolizes Mills’ commitment to educating socially and environmentally responsible business leaders.
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