Blackney Hayes partnered with Ocean County College to design a new 55,000 square foot, two-story College Center that anchors student life at the heart of campus. Positioned between the original campus mall and a new pedestrian path leading to the upper campus, the building acts as a true connector, uniting students across the commuter-heavy campus. Designed as a vibrant social core, the student center offers a much-needed place for students to relax, study, and engage between classes. The architecture supports this energy, with freeform spaces unfolding within a multi-story open volume beneath a sweeping roofline. Expansive curtainwall glazing floods the interiors with light and creates a visual link between campus zones, serving as a welcoming presence by day and a glowing landmark by night.
