URI Harrington School of Communication and Media
DBVW Architects worked closely with the University of Rhode Island to renovate 18,000 square feet of space in Ranger Hall, a prominent historic building located on URI’s main quadrangle. The goal of the project was to create the "Harrington Hub" for the Harrington School of Communication and Media, a place where faculty and staff can find the tools they need for a variety of media and technology projects. The renovation created new classrooms, editing suites, a recording studio, a film screening room, and a social media innovation lab.
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Michael’s interest in modern cities, vernacular structures, industrial heritage and rural life has led him to many foreign countries and remote villages and informs much of his work. His enthusiasm for making vibrant places and appreciation for craftsmanship fuels his passion for designing new buildings and restoring historic ones. Whether designing a new highrise, performance center, academic space, church or community health center, Michael’s aesthetic reflects a commitment to simplicity and restraint that is celebrated through carefully-selected materials and solid details. Michael’s clients know him for his unyielding attention to detail and his overall commitment to their project’s success.
Where you’ll find Michael when he's not at the office:
In his woodshop making furniture and woodturning
Favorite vacation spot:
Sardinia
We now have the technology and learning spaces that make the Harrington School as strong as any program in communication and media studies.
David M. Dooley, Ph.D., President, University of Rhode Island