Michels Plaza graces cover of national architectural journal

Randolph College has landed the cover of the June issue of the Landscape Architect and Specifier News.

The magazine, which is a popular industry trade magazine, featured Randolph’s new Michels Plaza on the cover of the magazine and in a major article inside.

The article details the efforts of the College and the designer to create a gathering place on campus that helped blend the historic feel of campus with the new modern look of the Student Center. The plaza includes a fountain, two bubbling pools, amphitheater-style seating, and amazing views of back campus and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The plaza, completed in 2013, has become a popular spot for the entire Randolph community.

To see the online version of the magazine, please go to http://landscapearchitect.epubxp.com/title/13311. The article on Michels Plaza begins on page 40.

Student Center Renovation Update: March 2, 2012

View from what used to be the WWRM office.

View of the old Skeller (bottom floor) and what will soon be a two-level cardio area (top floor).

Progress is being made on the facility's addition.

View of the soon-to-be glass vestibule.

Breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Randolph's back campus from the Student Center.

The third floor will feature the building's gorgeous arched ceiling.

This area used to be chopped up with walls, stairs, and multi-level floors.

View of the back part of the facility.

Special seating will be constructed around these arched elements, which will utilize this unique architectural element.

View from what will be the WWRM's new DJ booth. The steel frame seen ahead will house a large screen. A projector mounted on the opposite side will provide the capability to play movies, etc .

View of what was the Harriet Fitzgerald Conference Room.

Randolph's Student Center renovation continues and changes are visible everyday. The progress is exciting and the beauty of the architectural elements of the current facility emerges more everyday.After months, access was finally available to the third floor this week. An area that was once divided by a large wall has been opened up, exposing windows and light. The old floor plan in this area was segmented by stairs and several floor levels. The renovation will allow all of the space in this part of the building to be used--and will offer views of the beautiful arched ceiling. The third floor will house the theatre and conference room areas.