Clark Nexsen 

Location: Durham, NC

Described as “fortress-like” by students, Edens Quad was the least desirable place to live on campus. A series of strategies were developed for reviving the quad, creating a vibrant residential community connected to and engaged with the greater campus. A new entry threshold punctures the fortress walls to extend an existing campus axis into the quad. Study and gaming areas surround the new gateway, providing unique campus amenities. Existing commons areas are transformed into “lanterns” that provide needed transparency, connecting interior and exterior spaces. Repurposed exterior spaces enhance the sense of community and further the connection between inside and out.