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Georgetown University Rafik B Hariri Building McDonough School of Business Goody Clancy Architecture Business School

Georgetown University, Washington D.C.

Blending traditional and modern design to create an iconic building

We created a truly iconic building for business education that blends traditional façade design with modern amenities and energy efficiency. A multi-story glass atrium serves as the core, bringing in daylight and offering areas for informal gathering, events, and learning. Students from across the campus choose the inspiring setting of the atrium as their preferred study space.

Located on a former ballfield abutting the campus center, the Hariri Building brings the business school back to the main campus and houses it under one roof for the first time.

  • Extensive programming and precinct master planning redefined a new quadrangle and established new, campus-wide pedestrian connections on the sloping site.
  • Award-winning stone masonry and steel on the south elevation nod to the university’s Victorian architecture, juxtaposed with a modern, curving glass pavilion on the east.
  • The dramatic, daylit four-story atrium provides a sense of transparency—putting business education and social interaction on display. It is animated by a sculptural central stair; landings provide a variety of sitting spaces along walkways overlooking the atrium. This space is the “main street” of the business school community—a place for impromptu or planned social and study activities.
  • The program supports business education with technically sophisticated classrooms, breakout rooms, executive conference room, and offices.
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“ This building is both beautiful and functional. It provides great learning and teaching spaces for students and faculty and will allow us to connect better with external communities.”

— Former Dean,
Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business

Georgetown University Rafik B Hariri Building McDonough School of Business Goody Clancy Architecture Business School

Georgetown University Rafik B Hariri Building McDonough School of Business Goody Clancy Architecture Business School

Program

  • Graduate and undergraduate studies
  • 16 classrooms
  • 15 conference rooms
  • 34 breakout rooms
  • 120 faculty offices
  • Two lounges
  • 11 interview rooms
  • 400-seat auditorium
  • Conference rooms
  • Office suites
  • Event space
  • New pedestrian pathways
  • Student service program space

Size

185,000 GSF new
plus below-grade parking for 150 cars

LEED Silver Certified

Awards & Publications

  • Washington Business Congress Craftsmanship Awards- Masonry Award for Exterior Stone
  • Washington Business Congress Craftsmanship Awards- Special Construction Award for Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Panels
  • Washington Business Congress Craftsmanship Awards- Special Construction Award for Slate/Copper Roofing

Links

  • PDF: Washington Flyer – Nov. 2010 Pamphlet
  • PDF: AIA Architect Weekly “Georgetown University’s School of Business: Traditional, Modern and Energy-Efficient”
  • PDF: World Architecture News.com, “Beautiful blend for business school” Editorial

Photographer

© Anton Grassl/ESTO

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