Library/Administration Building Renovation and Addition
Project Summary
The new Student Services center brings harmony to Illinois Central College’s existing Library / Administration building with a prominent, new entry and renovations to welcome students, visitors, and administration. Bailey Edward worked closely with faculty to understand each department’s needs and reorganize the 1971 building to create efficiencies, providing interdependent and collaborative work environments in an uplifting and inspiring atmosphere. Outdoor gathering spaces with inviting flora guide users into the new reception area. Improved wayfinding and healthy, sustainable design create a more intuitive and comfortable environment for enrollment, financial aid, registration, access to testing, veterans services, and more.
client
Illinois Central College
location
East Peoria, IL
size
18,000 sf
cost
$5.25 million
Specialties
client
Illinois Central College
location
East Peoria, IL
size
18,000 sf
cost
$5.25 million
Specialties
The uplifting, interior renovation revitalizes the 1971 facility to create a more friendly approach for Student Services. Once inside, visitors are welcomed by a new reception desk and stairway paired with clear signage, providing clear direction. Common areas create a comfortable space to wait or casually meet with peers. Self-service stations allow students quick and easy access to important documents and information. Teller stations provide administrators a comfortable space to meet one-on-one with students while respecting their privacy. New finishes are Red-List Free, providing a healthy and sustainable environment matching the College’s branding standards.
What’s to Come
The new point of service for students is designed as a welcoming and visible one stop shop along the main path of circulation.
Come On In
Prior to the addition, the entry for the Library/Administration Building was indistinguishable. The addition’s pavilion creates a striking anchor for the building, calling visitors in and providing shade. The new signature entry serves as the front face of the campus, providing an inspiring first impression for prospective students and guiding visitors towards the new student service areas with a lobby space to accommodate a reception and orientation area to direct students to the proper department.
