University Center Renovation at Colorado Mesa University

Community and Connection

To increase student activity as well as a sense of community and connectedness, Colorado Mesa University recently added new amenities and features to the campus’ University Center. KSQ collaborated with Sun King Construction to refresh three key areas over two summers: The Game Room, the Fireside Lounge, and the Bookcliff Café. The Game Room was renovated to create a new home for The Point—a student-run pub and coffee shop—and to create additional seating and lounge areas conducive to active socializing. By renovating the Bookcliff Café, the space adds visibility. It encourages interaction among chefs and students to showcase the quality of the food and help educate students on what they’re consuming—an important amenity to today’s college students. The Fireside Lounge features a Starbucks and offers additional seating and study options in a low-key space enlivened by student photography highlighting the natural beauty of Colorado. The Game Room and Fireside Lounge opened in August 2014, while the Bookcliff Café opened in August 2016.

Client: Colorado Mesa University

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Size: 11,000 SF

Completion Date: August 2016

Project Type: Renovation