Lake Michigan College – Hawk’s Nest

Project Details

Client

Lake Michigan College

Location

Benton Harbor, MI

Scale

5,500 square feet

Cost

$1,600,000

Completion

2013

Adjacent to the campus café, the Hawk’s Nest reactivated an underutilized exterior amphitheater, and serves as a node for students to study, collaborate, and socialize. It also serves as the home for offices and meeting spaces for the student government, ensuring full access to students.

Objective

Provide the campus with an active student space that takes advantage of the elevated quad.

Outcome

The colors, patterns and furniture selections all reflect Lake Michigan College's brand. This space provides new social and recreational areas for students.