Location

Kansas City, MO

Speakers

Artemiy Zheltov

From Brutalism to Brilliance: Repurposing 1970s Campus Structures to Elevate Student Success and Sustainability

How do you transform a dated 1970s Brutalist student union into a vibrant, light-filled hub for today’s students?

This session explores the College of Charleston’s renovation of the 76,000sf Stern Center, where daylight, sustainability, and collaborative design turned a dark, underutilized building into an inclusive, welcoming campus destination. Presenters will share lessons learned, from stakeholder engagement to budget realities, while offering strategies to guide future projects that enhance student belonging, well-being, and success.