Key Design Highlights Linking a building dating from 1841 to a new structure, the project forges visual relationships between the school, the city, and the river. Ramps and staircases were strategically placed to align floor levels between old and new buildings and to imbue the interiors with a sense of movement. The five-story library features a glass-topped central atrium with birch wood cladding. Intelligent glass roofs in the courtyards respond to climate conditions and provide access to light and air. The Hungarian limestone facade of 15 NĂ¡dor provides a new public face for the university. A spiral staircase (left) made of concrete and raw steel painted red oxide is a focal point in the entry foyer. Glazed walls (opposite, top) allow light to penetrate the interiors. The ground-floor cafe (opposite, bottom) provides a place for students and faculty to congregate. 46 contractdesign.com OCTOBER 2017http://www.contractdesign.com