Duda|Paine Architects 

Location: Durham, North Carolina

The new Student Wellness Center brings clinical care and wellness programs into everyday life for Duke’s campus. The building is positioned along a primary circulation path connecting the main quad with athletic and recreation facilities, engaging the student population. Terra cotta screening articulates three clinic pods while a two-story atrium anchors the corner allowing for natural light and extensive views. A monumental stair links different levels within the atrium weaving together stone and site-harvested wood finishes which helps connect to the outdoors. The timber-framed space brings in natural light by day and turns into a beacon at night.