CSU Design Lab

Designed to inspire how students learn, create, and connect.

WR partnered with Colorado State University and Herman Miller to transform the existing Design Lab into a flexible, technology-enabled environment aligned with evolving learning models. Building on Herman Miller’s Learning Studio Research Program, the space was reimagined to better support interior design students with an engaging, adaptable setting that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous use. The result is a 24/7 destination where students can work, meet, and recharge, reflecting the future of hands-on, design-based education.

The refreshed d-lab introduces five distinct learning zones, including a social café space, a technology-enabled collaborative lounge, flexible studio work areas, team-based project zones, and a dedicated research area. Each setting supports different modes of learning, from focused individual work to group collaboration and idea sharing. WR delivered furniture solutions that enable seamless reconfiguration and integration of technology, creating a dynamic, student-centered environment that has become one of the most highly valued and engaging spaces on campus.

A+D Firm: Colorado State University + Herman Miller

Timeline: Initiated 2011 (LSRP collaboration)

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Project Size: Design lab learning environment