RWU Data & Modeling Studio

Roger Williams University (RWU) asks students to "Dive Deeper" and "Soar Higher." BTGA has been part of an effort to transform their educational spaces for just this purpose. RWU is transitioning to a new interdisciplinary model designed to bring schools together in a way that prepares students for the next century. BTGA has been working to create spaces that allow interaction between programs. The Data & Modeling Studio is the first of these new interdisciplinary, flexible learning spaces. It was created within the existing footprint of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management. Our design transformed underutilized classrooms and a drab corridor, creating a collaborative classroom with spaces for breakout sessions, independent learning, and dedicated virtual reality rooms. The design, along with the careful selection of furniture, allows for three different configurations to fit the many varying needs of each program. This experiential and flexible learning space is for students from multiple disciplines, including Computer and Data Science, Engineering, and Business.