![Health Sciences and Student Resources Building at North Seattle College / Schacht Aslani Architects - Windows, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53f4/2302/c07a/8009/6200/054d/newsletter/PORTADA.jpg?1408508651)
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Architects: Schacht Aslani Architects
- Area: 46500 ft²
- Year: 2014
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Photographs:Lara Swimmer
![Health Sciences and Student Resources Building at North Seattle College / Schacht Aslani Architects - Stairs](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53f4/226b/c07a/8038/8e00/0573/medium_jpg/hssr_05.jpg?1408508493)
Text description provided by the architects. Renovation and expansion of the Health Sciences and Student Resources Building at North Seattle College creates a hub for community gathering in the heart of campus. A two-story, daylit atrium is the physical and spiritual center of the building and the College, fulfilling the vision of the campus master plan.
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It is surrounded by a cafe and the Tutoring Center on the ground floor, and science labs, a nursing skills lab and classrooms on the upper floor. The atrium gives the multiuse building a shared sense of community.
![Health Sciences and Student Resources Building at North Seattle College / Schacht Aslani Architects - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53f4/2230/c07a/80c3/8400/0615/newsletter/hssr_02.jpg?1408508426)
The cafe's service model is designed to appeal to the contemporary college community. An espresso bar with grab-and-go service is the focal point of the service area. It is open all day. At lunchtime, service expands to include made to order sandwiches and salads, and hot dishes.
![Health Sciences and Student Resources Building at North Seattle College / Schacht Aslani Architects - Chair](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53f4/2237/c07a/8009/6200/054a/newsletter/hssr_03.jpg?1408508443)
Moveable walls allow the cafe to be opened into the atrium to accommodate special events and celebrations such as the College's annual Foundation dinner. A large sliding glass wall opens the cafe up to an outdoor space that can be used for dining and gathering.
![Health Sciences and Student Resources Building at North Seattle College / Schacht Aslani Architects - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53f4/22fd/c07a/80c3/8400/0618/newsletter/hssr_10.jpg?1408508645)
The form of building relates to the existing campus design vernacular. The light steel-framed addition floats over the existing, heavy concrete base. A dramatic, cantilevered roof provides iconic front porch making the building visible from a distance, inviting people in to gather.