The five-story Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and conspicuously located at the highest point in the area, serves as a new entryway for Clemson University. The building is carved out of the hillside and maximizes accessibility with five entry points that converge at the central atrium, inspired by the hills and natural scenery surrounding the site.
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“As one of the major capital projects funded under our Clemson Forward 10-year strategic plan, the new Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business has created a new gateway to the University,” says Wendy York, Dean of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University. The design team envisioned a student-centric think tank atmosphere that fosters student/faculty involvement, active learning, and student-body socializing. The new facility has been transformative for our students and faculty, assisting the University in making a bold statement about the College’s prominence at Clemson. Our new facility is a game changer.” © Mark Herboth Photography, LLC.
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business’s Design Concept
A great public stair connects the complex’s north and south wings, drawing movement westward and down from surrounding residence halls into the historic core of the university, which includes the legendary Bowman Field and Tillman Hall. The project greets students...