Rem Koolhaas OMA - Milstein Hall Cornell University

Rem Koolhaas OMA
Milstein Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

“We wanted to provide something currently absent from the college, a space with the scale to facilitate collaboration. We also saw an opportunity to reconnect the gorge to the north side of the Arts Quad,”
Rem Koolhaas

Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas

Rem Koolhaas recently presented the design for Milstein Hall, the newest building of the Cornell University College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP).

Located directly behind Sibley Hall, and adjacent to the Foundry and Rand Hall, the new building will not only expand the facilities of AAP, but also create a vibrant public space north of Sibley.

Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas

The building will be lower than Sibley Hall, and a portion of the building will extend above University Avenue toward the Foundry.

Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas

Designed with flexibility, to be reconfigured according to the needs of students and faculty, the building will contain a lobby, studios, library, presentation and exhibition areas, and an auditorium/boardroom.

Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas

“OMA has offered an incredible commitment to providing Cornell with a dynamic building that will not only be a significant addition to the university, but will serve as a tribute to the generosity of the Milstein family. We are thrilled to be able to share this design with students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.”
Mohsen Mostafavi
Dean College of Architecture, Art and Planning

Koolhaas, who studied architecture at Cornell in the early 70s, will lead the project with OMA Associate, Shohei Shigematsu.

Total area: 43,000 square feet
Groundbreaking is expected in 2007

Client: Cornell University
Architect: Rem Koolhaas OMA

Rem Koolhaas OMA arcspace features

October 2, 2006





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		Rem Koolhaas OMA Milstein Hall Cornell University Ithaca, New York “We wanted to provide something currently absent from the college, a space with the scale to facilitate collaboration. We also saw an opportunity to reconnect the gorge to the north side of the Arts Quad,” Rem Koolhaas Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas Rem Koolhaas recently presented the design for Milstein Hall, the newest building of the Cornell University College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP). Located directly behind Sibley Hall, and adjacent to the Foundry and Rand Hall, the new building will not only expand the facilities of AAP, but also create a vibrant public space north of Sibley. Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas The building will be lower than Sibley Hall, and a portion of the building will extend above University Avenue toward the Foundry. Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas Designed with flexibility, to be reconfigured according to the needs of students and faculty, the building will contain a lobby, studios, library, presentation and exhibition areas, and an auditorium/boardroom. Image © OMA/Rem Koolhaas “OMA has offered an incredible commitment to providing Cornell with a dynamic building that will not only be a significant addition to the university, but will serve as a tribute to the generosity of the Milstein family. We are thrilled to be able to share this design with students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.” Mohsen Mostafavi Dean College of Architecture, Art and Planning Koolhaas, who studied architecture at Cornell in the early 70s, will lead the project with OMA Associate, Shohei Shigematsu. Total area: 43,000 square feet Groundbreaking is expected in 2007 Client: Cornell University Architect: Rem Koolhaas OMA Rem Koolhaas OMA arcspace features October 2, 2006