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Stanford Law School

CROWN QUAD MODERNIZATION

A state-of-the-art facility befitting of a top-tier law school


MKThink Future Forward Plan called for renovating the 1970s Crown Building into a vibrant, state-of-the-art center of learning, research, and interaction on campus, befitting the Law School’s world-class reputation. Completed during the 10-week summer break, the modernized Crown Quad features 16 classrooms, legal clinics, and a moot courtroom. MKThink transformed the 35,000-SF Law Library from one dominated by the storage of books into one optimized for research, group, and independent study. The Law Library is now considered one of the best places to study on campus; usage has increased from 60 students per day to 1000.

CHALLENGE

Transforming an outdated 1970s facility into a vibrant center of campus and academic life befitting a world-class law school.


APPROACH

Informed by the Future Forward master plan, MKThink completed the renovation during the 10-week summer break to modernize and optimize the Crown Quad.


RESULT

The modernized Crown Quad features 16 classrooms, legal clinics, and a moot courtroom. MKThink transformed the 35,000-SF Law Library from one dominated by the storage of books into one optimized for research, group, and independent study. The Law Library is now considered one of the best places to study on campus; usage has increased from 60 students per day to 1000.

DATE

2002-2008


CITY

Stanford


STATE

California


SIZE/SCALE

72,000 SF


MARKET

Higher Education


SERVICES

Master Planning, Conceptual Design, Architectural Services, and Interior Design.

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