Alfred Lerner Hall, Student center at Columbia University, Manhattan, US
Description
Alfred Lerner Hall is a student center at Columbia University with multiple floors connected by glass-enclosed ramps. The red brick exterior complements the surrounding campus buildings and houses dining facilities, meeting rooms, administrative offices, and spaces for club activities.
History
The building replaced Ferris Booth Hall in 1999, marking a major upgrade to Columbia University's student facilities. This transformation introduced new standards for campus design and the student experience.
Culture
The center hosts the Roone Arledge Auditorium and Cinema, named after a Columbia graduate who transformed television sports coverage. The space serves as a social hub where students gather between classes and participate in various club activities.
Practical
The center is accessible during daytime hours and features stairs, elevators, and ramps for moving between levels. It is best visited during regular semester periods when most facilities are fully operational.
Did you know?
The glass wall structure was manufactured by Eiffel Constructions Metalliques, a company descended from builders of the Eiffel Tower. This connection to French engineering heritage adds unexpected historical depth to the building.
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