Kent State University
Center for Student Involvement and Student Center Administration Renovation

The renovation of Suite 120 transforms an underused portion of Kent State’s Student Center into a welcoming first impression for students and families visiting the university. Once hidden in back corridors, the suite is now a visible hub that brings together the Center for Student Involvement and Student Center Administration, previously scattered across the building. The design resolved long-standing challenges by creating a one-stop student service center that improves wayfinding and ensures universal accessibility. Opening the suite to the adjacent lobby makes student services easy to locate, with a new information desk welcoming multigenerational guests and interior glazing that draws in natural light and highlights activity inside.

Bold colors, graphic features, and signage showcase Kent State’s blue and gold identity. The entry is framed by dynamic forms inspired by the university’s lightning bolt motif, while vibrant finishes unify the interior with a cohesive, branded experience. The renovation not only strengthens campus pride and first impressions for prospective students but also establishes a forward-looking standard for future Student Center projects.