Drak University to start major building renovations to Mies' Meredith Hall

November 18, 2019

Drake University to start major building renovations to Mies' Meredith Hall

Drake University is celebrating 100 years of journalism and mass communication education in 2019-2020 and has announced the start of the major building renovations to the school’s home, Mies van der Rohe-designed Meredith Hall. Drake values the character and history of the structure, and BNIM is researching how to improve the energy efficiencies that currently do not meet modern needs and develop their desired modes of learning, collaboration, and interaction. Learn more about the study here.

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The 2011 National Architecture Firm Award Winner, BNIM is an employee-owned design company and an innovative leader in designing high performance environments. Through an integrated process of collaborative discovery, we create transformative, living design that leads to vital and healthy organizations and communities.

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Places where people want to be.
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No one knows as much as everyone.
We are designers who value creative collaboration and surround ourselves with people who inspire and challenge us.

Diverse by nature, inclusive by intention.
Nature is diverse, and diversity is resiliency. We each experience the world differently and embrace our unique backgrounds by cultivating an inclusive design community.

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We design solutions for our clients’ unique needs using intuitive ideas combined with tested metrics and data. Our transparent process leads to beautiful, immersive, transformative experiences.

Change-makers who empower others.
We strive to grow and develop future leaders who will continue to create positive change.

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We recognize humans need nature to thrive. We devote our work and advocacy to restore and improve our planet.

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