Washington University - Chancellor's Office

The Chancellor’s Suite is a second-floor renovation of an iconic university administrative building. Originally completed in 1902, the building is divided into two wings with a central linear hallway bisecting the plan and connecting public entries and vertical circulation at each end. This renovation attempts to foster workplace communication, collaboration, and transparency, eschewing the traditional higher-educational model emphasizing privacy, hierarchy, and seclusion. Great sensitivity was used to honor the building’s classical ordering system while reflecting contemporary values.

Within the suite, central bearing walls were minimized to create a reception area and open office. The project achieved modeled LEED Platinum certification exceeding the stated client goal