Asbury University

Asbury University wants to create an interdisciplinary learning space to inspire undergraduate collaborative learning. The Collaborative Learning Center houses the departments of biology, chemistry, ecology-environmental science and physics, as well as the School of Business and mathematics department.

The building includes labs for general biology, cell and molecular biochemistry, chemistry, organic chemistry, ecology-environmental science and physics-earth sciences. The center also houses classrooms, collaboration spaces, offices and a 400-person auditorium.

HERA analyzed current and projected enrollment data, to right-size the program. The updated program accommodates current needs as well as future enrollment projections. The labs are flexible enough to provide a home for future course offerings such as forensic science, genetics and immunology.

One critical project goal was to design a multi-disciplinary facility that fosters a collegial and collaborative environment. Care was given to incorporate “found spaces” for these interactions throughout the building.