NCSU - Talley Student Union Renovation and Expansion, Invited Competition
Raleigh, NC
The Talley Student Center at North Carolina State University was a one-day, invited design charrette competition. The Freelon Group and Einhorn Yaffee Prescott (EYP) collaborated on a design proposal to renovate and expand the 330,000 Sq. Ft. building. Originally built in the 1970’s, the competition called for a comprehensive renovation and expansion of the outdated facility. The design challenge also required coordination with a number of ongoing master plan initiatives, including a pedestrian bridge to link one side of campus with another across an existing railroad line.
New student lounge and recreational areas, food service and retail venues, and assembly spaces were planned for in addition to office space for student organizations and the student union administrative offices. Also included was the Gregg Museum of Art and Design and the 800-seat Stewart Theater that was to remain intact due to its size and complexity.