Great Expectations: Campus hubs as multi-use gathering space

Collaborative spaces create a sense of community among students on campus. The latest trends in design that contribute to student engagement include spaces that, create the right mix of public and private areas, and are strategically located to define smaller communities within a building.

Community: Students are seeking to collect experiences, not things. As such, shared amenities that benefit the larger group and offer greater variety are more appealing than a smaller offering dedicated solely to the individual.

Connection: Students are highly social and are group-oriented. Whether it is on or off-line, students prioritize group work and form a tight-knit community.

Adaptability: Students want flexibility and choice in their daily lives. The more spaces can adapt and allow for multiple functions, the more likely they will be consistently used.