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There’s a huge trend for flexibility in the design of office and educational spaces.... So the question becomes how do you create spaces that could act as more than one thing?
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Dawn Newman, CVG Architects (CTU) emerged as a promising location and later as the singular option for LSTC, the opportunity to renovate became a central selling point for some who recognized this unique chance to make the new location feel like home. Bob Berridge, senior project manager for the seminary, along with other campus leaders, knew LSTC would need to hire the right architecture firm to bring their vision to life. After the LSTC team met and interviewed Dawn Newman of Charles Vincent George (CVG) Architects, it was clear the seminary had identified the right talent to design its new space.
TELLING THE LSTC STORY THROUGH DESIGN AND SPACE As a designer and architect, Dawn Newman of CVG understands the value of weaving storytelling into spaces. She says that creating the right context with appropriate design elements helps shape how individuals associate with their environment. “I’ve always loved designing educational spaces because you create the context where people will learn, experience, and grow,” Newman said. “I also love designing religious spaces, so the opportunity to work at LSTC was the perfect combination for me.” For Newman, LSTC wasn’t
just another project. It was an opportunity to create a setting that would serve as a backdrop where ideas and innovation flourish. Her design process started with listening to the campus community. CVG was particularly interested in learning how the campus used its space. The architects toured the building; listened to students, staff, and faculty; and scoured through the website and marketing materials to capture the essence of the seminary’s brand and character. To keep the project moving, a small cross-functional core team began meeting weekly with CVG.
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