Over the years, LLB Architects has worked with the University of Rhode Island on a number of projects including the construction of the sustainability-focused residence building Hillside Hall and the award-winning Gender and Sexuality Center, the first of its kind in the United States.

This year, LLB developed designs to renovate the upper levels of the historic Ranger Hall for the Harrington School of Communication and Media. The program consists of classrooms, a film production lab, video editing suites, and an administrative suite. Room acoustics and AV integration are focal points of the design as the new spaces will be used for critical listening and viewing. The mechanical system design also requires close attention as the air distribution system needs to work with the constraints of the wood frame structure while at the same time operate with utmost quietness.

The renderings show one of the active learning classrooms (air link audiovisual technology allows for moveable furniture) and the renovated central corridor that is enhanced with alcoves and sitting benches for informal social interaction.