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Columbus College of Art & Design’s urban campus is spread over several blocks in downtown Columbus, and the creation of the Quad establishes a campus centerpiece to link student dorms, the art gallery, and the recently completed student center. Formerly a surface parking lot, the ½ acre green space was designed to accommodate the functions of a traditional campus quadrangle: recreation, pathways for walking routes, open space for organized events, and comfort for outdoor studying or socializing. These requirements were surpassed using a palette and form that coincides with the creative spirit of a design school.