Putting Science on Display

Harned Hall, an expansion of the historic Thompson Hall, is a showcase for the sciences and a magnet for student activity on campus. Serving the departments of biology, environmental studies, mathematics/computer science, chemistry, physics, and geology, Harned Hall was designed to inspire interaction among faculty and students. The new addition complements the 3-winged historic complex, with an exterior designed in close cooperation with both university administration and the neighboring community. It encloses a large courtyard containing an iconic crystalline volume housing the café.