ikon.5 architects completed the Mori Hosseini Student Union for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Inspired by the gracefulness of birds in flight, the student union building at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is an expression of its mission to teach the science, practice and business of aviation and aerospace. Located at the front door to the campus, the building’s gently soaring form expressing flight creates an iconic identity for the University and embodies the student values of fearlessness, adventure and discovery.

Internally, the student union building is an aeronautical athenaeum combining social learning spaces, events, dining and the university library. A soaring, triple height commons anchors and integrates the collaborative social and learning interiors. Wrapping this space and opening to it are lounges, dining venues, group study rooms, clubs and organizations, career services, university library and an event center.

Inspired by the gracefulness of birds in flight, the student union building at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is an expression of its mission to teach the science, practice and business of aviation and aerospace. Located at the front door to the campus, the building’s gently soaring form expressing flight creates an iconic identity for the University and embodies the student values of fearlessness, adventure and discovery.

Internally, the student union building is an aeronautical athenaeum combining social learning spaces, events, dining and the university library. A soaring, triple height commons anchors and integrates the collaborative social and learning interiors. Wrapping this space and opening to it are lounges, dining venues, group study rooms, clubs and organizations, career services, university library and an event center.

Architect: ikon.5 architects
Design Team: Joseph G. Tattoni, Arvind Tikku, Charles Maira, J. Daniel Cummings, Saverio Manago, Matthew Kliwinski, Lynn Halling
Contractor: Barton Malow Company
Photography: Brad Feinknopf