the textures and patterns within the new williamson school of business

Today the ribbon was cut at the outstanding new building for the Williamson College of Business Administration.


This LEED-certified structure is located between YSU and the downtown - effectively connecting the two districts previously separated by two blocks of quasi-industrial space.

The building helps to cement the reality of the downtown and university as a single united locus - filled with talent, arts, technology and business.

Here are a few pictures of the colors and textures within the building:
















a video of the interior:



more views from the inside - and make sure to check out the sight lines and views to downtown from the building.











some added design features:

a shower in the building for after you commute to work on your bike.

(or for after you've stood outside under the summer sun during a ribbon counting)





The water pressure was pretty good, but the temperature was a little cold for my tastes.

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another design feature:

the sweeping views of downtown from multiple conference rooms and public space in the building:


Hopefully the utility poles will be able to be buried in the future for unobstructed views.





One final neat thing noticed:

During today's ceremonies, an impressive Youngstown State backdrop was behind the podium:


But if you look closely, the background is actually a huge sticker...fabricated to match the speckled stone and mortar designs that one finds throughout the entire exterior.



Overall, the $36 million dollar building is a fine addition to campus.

One any penguin can be proud of.