From the 2024 Educational Interiors Showcase: Walter and Shirley Wang Pavilion

Columbia University in New York City transformed an underused basement-level space and mezzanine in the Alfred Lerner Hall student center into a venue that supports a variety of artistic disciplines and formats, including stage-based performances, group-based artistic activities, and formal gatherings. The Wang Pavilion can now be configured for rowed seating, standing room, banquet setups, recitals, classroom tables, and conference tables. Perforated metal panels with color-changing LED backlighting add a dynamic element to the intimate lighting design; acoustical wall panels and microperforated wood ceilings enhance the acoustics and give the space its bold, sculptural form.