Studio Ma https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1476 en-us Overlook Residence by Studio Ma http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17983 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:11:06 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17983-overlook-residence-by-studio-ma At Indiana’s DePauw University, a 1938 Academic Hall is Reborn as a New Business School http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17863 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:22:33 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17863-at-indianas-depauw-university-a-1938-academic-hall-is-reborn-as-a-new-business-school Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University A beloved '60s dormitory—once the tallest building in Arizona—was adapted to the needs of today's plugged-in students Manzanita Hall makes a striking statement on the northern edge of the Arizona State University, Tempe, campus, across from the Sun Devil Stadium and blocks from the downtown.

]]> 1411-manzanita-hall-at-arizona-state-university-studio-ma.asp Sat, 15 Nov 2014 23:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7592-manzanita-hall-at-arizona-state-university Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University The architects freed Manzanita's lattice from its original frame walls and inserted a panelized window wall system, set back 6'12 inches. A welcoming shade canopy funnels students into the lobby or the dining hall, which extends into the landscaped site.   Photo by Bill Timmerman Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Two-story lounges (through windows) were added to create areas where students can socialize, study, eat, and enjoy views out to the city.   Photo by Bill Timmerman Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Staggered metal panels help with thermal performance.   Photo by Bill Timmerman Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Double-height lounges connect with two floors of dorm rooms. The architects pushed out an exterior northeast wall to accommodate the lounges, and removed a center V of the lattice on even floors.   Photo by Bill Timmerman Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Original terrazzo was exposed in the bright, inviting lobby.   Photo by Bill Timmerman Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University The new dorm rooms typically sleep two. Beds are separated by a privacy wall.   Photo by Bill Timmerman Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University The old “Superman” windows made the rooms seem gloomy.   Photo courtesy Studio MA Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Drawing courtesy Studio MA Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Drawing courtesy Studio MA Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Drawing courtesy Studio MA Manzanita Hall at Arizona State University Drawing courtesy Studio MA