WSSU Hill Hall Renovation & New Success Center awarded the Certificate of Merit Award for Excellence in Design

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - May 5, 2015 - PRLog -- Clark Nexsen was awarded the 2015 Certificate of Merit Award for Excellence in Design from the North Carolina State Building Commission for the Winston-Salem State University Hill Hall Renovation & New Student Success Center.

The WSSU Student Success Center, previously known as Hill Hall, was originally designed as a science building in 1964, which sat centrally located in the heart of WSSU’s campus, vacant for seven years. WSSU worked with a design team of architects and engineers from Clark Nexsen’s Charlotte office to renovate the existing 31,873 square-feet of usable space, plus an addition of almost 7,000 square-feet, into a vibrant, attractive success center.

While the outside of the building remains historically relevant to its surrounding structures, the inside was completely redesigned, is equipped with advanced technology including a feature media wall, and filled with academic support systems and recreational spaces, plus an Einstein Bros Bagels. The learning areas are designed for both individual and community learning, allowing every office and workroom to transform into an open common space. The new, 38,021 square-foot Student Success Center pulls multiple academic departments into one location, inviting students to actively practice community learning in a work-friendly environment.

Architects Angela Ritter and Jason Jones from Clark Nexsen’s Charlotte office accepted the Certificate of Merit Award on behalf of the design team on March 27 at the Annual State Construction Conference held in Raleigh.

The Hill Hall Renovation & New Student Success Center was also recently honored with the 2015 American Society of Civil Engineers’ Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) Award for Excellence in Electrical Design.  The project recently achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in recognition of sustainability.

About Clark Nexsen
Clark Nexsen is a national architectural and engineering firm providing innovative design solutions to U.S. and global clients. Through collaboration and the development of a wide range of expertise, Clark Nexsen works to shape the future worldwide. Their focus remains constant:  extraordinary effort to make projects work for their clients. Specializing in higher education, Clark Nexsen is ranked among Building Design + Construction’s Top 10 University Architecture Firms and has been named to the Architect 50 by Architect magazine for the past three consecutive years.

About the Student Success Center at Winston-Salem State University
The mission of the new Student Success Center is to surround each student with solid support. The Center creates a central location for students to receive the help they need to overcome obstacles, stay in school, optimize performance and prepare for long-term success. The Center will directly support the university’s commitment to develop graduates of distinction known for leadership and service in their professions and comm