In May 2020, the new Christine E. Lynn University Center earned LEED Silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. As Lynn University's third LEED-certified building, the center creates a warm, welcoming place for students to gather within the 115-acre campus in Boca Raton, Fla. Gensler's Tampa-based team selected Rockfon's acoustic stone wool panels, Chicago Metallic suspension system and Infinity perimeter for a complete ceiling solution to meet the project's aesthetic, performance and sustainable design goals.
The $30 million, 65,000-square-foot student center also is the largest facility project undertaken on the campus to-date. In 2019, the American Institute of Architects-Miami, recognized the University Center's successful building design with an Honor Award of Excellence.
"The University Center is the heart of Lynn, a place that becomes an extension of home," explained Gensler. "Merging a youthful vibe with a comfortable home-away-from-home atmosphere, the building has all the components that provide support, connectivity and entertainment."