Cavin
Design Group provided architectural services to Canadian Valley Technology Center
for five new additions and one interior renovation, within an eight year span.
One of those additions involved “The Commons” area. CDG had the
challenge of designing an addition in a restrictive site and providing students
and faculty an appealing atmosphere.The site for “The Commons” area involved a space in between two walls of the existing building and two parking lots. CDG was able to design an addition that fit within the controlled site plan. The new building seamlessly connected with the existing building and allowed existing classroom exits to be maintained. In the interior space of “The Commons”, CDG incorporated a forty-five degree angle design theme. This concept was applied in the tri-colored terrazzo flooring which affected the spatial layout and direction of pathways. The floor plan offered students the convenience of a bookstore, printing service office, and additional classrooms. With the new commons addition, the cafeteria kitchen was renovated and featured a frameless glass enclosure to distinguish areas of separation. This allowed the food service area and kitchen to be more visible and give the illusion of a larger cafeteria space. To provide students and staff optional dining areas, CDG designed a courtyard adjacent to the cafeteria that served as a food court and lounge area.
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