Barnard seniors might remember Altschul Atrium as "that sad, dingy space where Java City used to be." For a long time, it was also the only community space Barnard offered. However, since the Diana Center opened and Java City moved to Liz's Place, Altschul Atrium was left almost completely empty and unused—most students even forgot it existed. In response, President Spar proposed a challenge: design the most innovative and unique multi-purpose layout possible for the space. Under the guidance of Professor Todd Rouhe, a team of fourteen Barnard and Columbia architecture students teamed up with architecture practice common room and transformed the space over the summer. Check out more details after the jump.
