One of the University’s Dining Services venues won an award, but it wasn’t recognized for its culinary delights — tasty as they might be. Instead, the Southwestern Oregon chapter of the American Institute of Architects recognized Common Grounds Café with the AIA People’s Choice Award for Best Interior Design.
Housing Food Services Director Tom Driscoll said the University collaborated with Robertson/Sherwood Architects and architecture Assistant Professor Brian Davies when designing the cafe.
Robertson/Sherwood, established in 1973, is located in Eugene. The company offers comprehensive services to public and private Oregon clients.
Driscoll said the architects submitted the cafe designs to the contest, and the company’s design team presented the award to University Housing on Friday.
“We were happy to see the collaboration with us and Robertson/ Sherwood Architects,” Driscoll said. “It’s a beautiful place.”
— Jacquelyn Lewis