McKissack provided design solutions for a renovation to give the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) a more resilient campus, a new visual identity and a more efficient and effective School of Business and Public Administration.
McKissack was asked to redesign UDC’s School of Business and Public Administration and the main library to increase the efficacy, sustainability and user experience in both spaces. The UDC School of Business and Public Administration was consolidated from several locations to occupy four floors of a single building, giving the department a more cohesive and collaborative demeanor for administrators, educators and students. The facility was updated to include state-of-the-art classrooms, offices, conference spaces and a two-story “Windows Lounge.” In the library, McKissack redesigned the lighting and mechanical systems to be more energy efficient and versatile to accommodate student needs, and also made significant acoustic improvements to minimize noise transfer.
