In 2015, obrARCHITECTURE worked closely with USD, Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions and Career Services to transform outdated office and classroom space into the current hub for visitors and outgoing students. The design focused on creating a welcoming ‘gateway’ for students, recruiters and newcomers with new interview rooms, counseling rooms, meeting spaces, offices and an upgraded lobby, gallery and outdoor gathering space. Manchester Hall has opened its doors to impress the thousands of visitors that will tour the University as well as support the several graduating students in search of their next steps beyond the college campus. The project is currently seeking USGBC LEED Gold certification.
