Within the shell of a former counseling center that was a warren of dark rooms, The University of Delaware sought an “Intercultural Engagement Center to provide physical space for students to interact, explore, and grow together around social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.”  (Jose-Luis Riera, Vice President for Student Life)

 

Multiple days of student group, faculty, and staff engagement sessions brought focus on a shared priority of communal space flanked by private student group rooms, staff support offices, and student amenities, including include an interfaith meditation room, ablution room, food pantry, clothing coop for wardrobe donations, kitchenette, training rooms, and a student workshop area. 

Interfaith meditation room and ablution room 
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The team drew inspiration from non-Western architectural typologies that are less orthogonal and more communal at the core.  A perforated ribbon of custom millwork wall forms an “inter-space” between the community center and student clubs, creating a series pocketed customizable spaces as the “front porches” for individual groups.  
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Projects

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum - St. Joseph's University

Center For Advanced Technologies - Bucks County Community College

PPR Residence Hall - Swarthmore College

Discovery Center - Outward Bound & Audubon Society

Wexler Gallery

Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place - People's Emergency Center

The Cooper

Caesar Rodney Hall - University of Delaware

Jefferson School

Greene Street Friends School

Campus Bookstore & Development Office - University of Delaware

Margaret Passmore Trickey Building

Delaware History Museum

150 Rouse Boulevard

Shallcross Hall - Friends Central School

The Clay Studio

Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center - Princeton University

The Study at University City

Basecamp Delta

Housing Northwest Arkansas

Arts Café Expansion & Renovation - University of Pennsylvania

Gore Capabilities Center

Dogfish Head Brews and Eats

Construction Training & Education Center

Tyler School of Art - Temple University

Library Playspace

Intercultural Engagement Center - University of Delaware

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Yards Brewery

Aqua Foro

Matchbox - Swarthmore College

Iovance Biotherapeutics

Pavilion & Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park

Gettysburg Montessori School

Edible Garden and Classroom - Tyler Arboretum

SEPTA Bus Shelters

WP Point Event Space & Lodge

Philadelphia Union Training Facility

The Global Learning Center

The Cove

201 Rouse Boulevard

351 Rouse Boulevard

Barnegat House

Courtyard House

Rural Loft

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Job Posting: Architect I/Designer I

We are seeking a full-time architectural designer with exceptional graphic and illustration skills along with drafting and modeling abilities. The roles and responsibilities of the Architect I/Designer I position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing design concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration.   The candidate must be a multi-tasking, detail-oriented, hard-working team player.  

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Job Posting: Architect II/Designer II

We are seeking a full time Designer II or Architect II. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. The roles and responsbilities of the Architect II/Designer II position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be adaptable and able to work to prioritizing tasks with Project Architect or Manager supervision; demonstrate an imaginative, creative and innovative design solutions to technical problems; be flexible, a motivated multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and a hard-working team player. Candidates should be fluent in digital and physical three-dimensional modeling, demonstrate strong graphic communication skills, and be passionate about design and architecture. The position requires the ability to collaborate with multiple team members, coordinate the efforts of consultants, and an ability to tackle new challenges.  

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If you would like to be considered for an internship or full-time position, e-mail a cover letter, resume, references and portfolio to employment@digsau.com as one PDF document.  Please limit attachments to 2MB.  We will respond to you should the appropriate opportunity be available.  No phone calls please.