Steelcase University Learning Center
901 44th Street SE Grand Rapids MI 49508 View Map
Challenge: Define a paradigm for corporate learning environments
- conversion of part of a windowless, 1-million square foot facility and warehouse into the international "nerve-center" for all learning and training throughout the corporation
- a wide variety of rich learning environments were created, all based on classic community and urban planning principles
- 65,000 square feet - nine classrooms, ten breakout areas, a Discovery Learning Space for information, individual, self-directed, and self-paced learning functions, as well as a media center
- an installation lab for Steelcase product installer training; a Distance Learning Studio which s the focus of all learning technology, and a cafe which provides food service and information space, including plug and play stations
- AIA Grand Valley Honor Award - Building Design
