USC Dr. Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall | HKS Architects Los Angeles, California, USA The Challenge When design began on the project, there were no known tenants for the building. To that end, HKS was challenged to imagine what type of facility would place USC at the cutting edge of collaborative, interdisciplinary research institutions. The Design Solution Current thinking in educational and research environments reveals that creating spaces which foster collaboration leads to more effective research environments. Learning and research is becoming more project based and often transient in nature, requiring a high degree of flexibility. The interior architecture features open floor plans and modern finishes, contrasted by the campus-mandated Italian Romanesque exterior. A full height, natur

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