SUNY PLATTSBURGH
Angell College Center: Cardinal Nest (The Nest), Cardinal Market, Halal Shack
Edge Architecture transformed key areas of the campus student center to enhance dining and retail experiences for students and visitors. The project included a full renovation of approximately 10,000 square feet to create a vibrant new Food Hall featuring six distinct food service concepts and seating for 230 guests. Durable and cleanable design elements include stainless steel, quartz, tile, and furniture fabrics. Spacial zones were created using lighting, furniture applications, and pergola. Acoustical considerations for a comfortable environment were achieved through lighting selection, ceiling applications, and other finish materials. The existing convenience store was reimagined as a Compass-branded “Market” with digital checkout for increased efficiency. A freestanding “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” café and bakery was seamlessly integrated into the design, providing a popular spot for coffee and pastries. Additionally, Edge Architecture completed a separate gut renovation to establish a secondary dining location for The Halal Shack within the student center.
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Cardinal Nest Dining
Cardinal Nest | Entrance
Plattsburgh branding throughout the dining area.
Cardinal Nest | Seating
Multiple options for seating include high-top family style, booths, and tables.
Cardinal Nest | Seating Zones
Spacial zones were created using lighting, furniture applications, and pergola. Seating arrangements are flexible, can be tailored for large groups, and can be moved for special events.
Cardinal Nest | Pergola Feature
Take a seat in the Adirondack-inspired area. Bringing the outdoors in, students can recharge and refuel under Pergola lights. Kiosks are found throughout the area for ordering.
Cardinal Nest | Seating
Multiple options for seating include high-top family style, booths, and tables. Greenery adds to the nature-inspired theme and helps divide spaces.
Cardinal Nest | Dining Stations
Mobile ordering by phone or at a kiosk means there are no queue lines with pick-up windows located throughout the dining area. Unique designs and graphics help students easily identify each food station.
Cardinal Nest | Dining Stations
Mobile ordering by phone or at a kiosk means there are no queue lines with pick-up windows located throughout the dining area. Unique designs and graphics help students easily identify each food station.
Cardinal Nest | Dining Stations
Mobile ordering by phone or at a kiosk means there are no queue lines with pick-up windows located throughout the dining area. Unique designs and graphics help students easily identify each food station.
Cardinal Nest | Dining Stations
Mobile ordering by phone or at a kiosk means there are no queue lines with pick-up windows located throughout the dining area. Unique designs and graphics help students easily identify each food station.
Cardinal Nest | Dining Stations
Mobile ordering by phone or at a kiosk means there are no queue lines with pick-up windows located throughout the dining area. Unique designs and graphics help students easily identify each food station.
Cardinal Market
Cardinal market features a convenience store and cafe.
Cardinal Market | Convenience Store
Convenience store offers self-checkout and food lockers to pick up orders from the Nest. Wide aisles make the store accessible, open layout offers visibility for security.
Cardinal Market | Convenience Store
Convenience store offers self-checkout and food lockers to pick up orders from the Nest. Wide aisles make the store accessible, open layout offers visibility for security.
Cardinal Market | We Proudly Serve Starbucks Cafe
Cafe island mimics the shape of the existing space and draws people around for multiple seating options and a secondary path to the convenience store.
Cardinal Market | We Proudly Serve Starbucks Cafe
Seating nook provides an option to enjoy a break from higher traffic areas.
Halal Shack
Diagonal design helps better manage the queue line and provide ample counter space for the servery as part of an open kitchen concept. Branding and signage for Halal Shack were important design elements.
Halal Shack
Diagonal design helps better manage the queue line and provide ample counter space for the servery as part of an open kitchen concept. Branding and signage for Halal Shack were important design elements.
CARDINAL MARKET, HALAL SHACK AND CARDINAL NEST TOUR AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLES TAGLIARINO: GROWTRENDS
Clinton Dining Hall
Offering great wooded views of the Saranac River, the Clinton Dining Hall had not been updated in over 20 years. Additionally, the servery’s back-of-house storage and support areas had not been touched since their original construction in the late 1960s. The goal of this project was to upgrade the dining experience, so an understanding of the culture of the space was necessary. We conducted on-site table interviews with students and hosted a Town Hall Forum to solicit student participation and inform our design.
“We have never worked with a group of design professionals like Edge. they really listened to our needs and criticisms and then, they actually came back with design changes that solved our needs.”
CLINTON DINING HALL | SERVERY AREA
Original “basement-like” spaces were transformed to incorporate a modern the look with a retail ambiance, through interactive service stations, and flexible cooking equipment.
CLINTON DINING HALL | SERVERY AREA
The old, single serving line was replaced by fresh food stations, catering to student requests for personalized meals and on-the-go options.
CLINTON DINING HALL | SERVERY AREA
The goal was to make the dining experience holistic and educational; through nutrition, food sourcing, preparation, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
CLINTON DINING HALL | SERVERY AREA
Along with multiple food stations, the new servery includes a large salad, soup, fruit and yogurt bar, self-serve areas with pizza, comfort, ethnic foods, and more.
CLINTON DINING HALL | SERVERY AREA
Anchored around a modern design, the major interior finishes were selected to reflect the regional Adirondack style such as stone slabs, ledge rock, timber, and steel.
CLINTON DINING HALL | DINING AREA
A new kiosk system was installed, allowing students to customize entrees. Overall, the new dining experience is one Plattsburgh students have said is great.
CLINTON DINING HALL | DINING AREA
The dining area was redesigned to create a restaurant-like experience, using a mix of seating zones to engage multi-purpose use, and a welcoming lounge area with a new fireplace.
CLINTON DINING HALL | DINING AREA
The original ceiling was left partly exposed, from which ceiling clouds were suspended to help diffuse light and aid in acoustic control.
CLINTON DINING HALL | DINING AREA
Students were a part of selecting the design, arriving on a welcoming style rooted in the beauty of the surrounding landscapes and the Saranac River.
CLINTON DINING HALL | DINING AREA
In addition to the servery, the school also wanted to improve the student experience. Seating options and modern materials complement the functional improvements.
CLINTON DINING HALL | ENTRANCE
Stone slabs, ledge rock, timber, and steel were used to create a continuous connection between the upper entrance and the lower level.
CLINTON DINING PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM STOCK