University of Pittsburgh - Katz Graduate School of Business - Mervis Hall
Pittsburgh, PA

Size: 20,000 square feet

Services: Master planning, Architecture, Interior Design

Through a phased master planning project, The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business extensively renovated their current facility with the goal strengthening their business school brand. This series of renovation projects included:

• The completion of the new PNC Team Technology Center. Within the Technology Center are 18 team rooms, a library, PNC conference rooms, a kitchen lounge and a student lounge. The 18 team rooms and six adjacent tiered classrooms are interconnected using the latest technological infrastructure.

• The second floor faculty offices, classrooms and study areas.

• Third floor admissions and career services offices, as well as the support areas.

• A 3,000 square foot financial lab featuring a financial trading simulator, stock tickers, tote display boards, 58 computer stations, live news feeds, and classroom space. This lab classroom provides students with real-time stock market data and access to faculty who are seasoned in global financial markets.