McDaniel College

Roj Student Center

The Roj Student Center consists of an addition and substantial renovation to the former Decker College Center while tying in elements of the attached buildings to create a comprehensive new student center experience. The $11M renovation included a complete overhaul of “The Pub” dining area as a fast-casual venue to include new fresh food options, expanded dining, and a new student lounge. Also included in the renovation are a new campus store, office suites, a gaming lounge, and more.

Marshall Craft completely changed the energy of the space by highlighting natural light sources and selecting an exciting color palette for furniture and finishes. To ensure a fully cohesive user experience that meets the needs of all stakeholders, the team conducted furniture vendor showroom tours and a student engagement furniture survey to finalize finishes. To maintain the historic integrity of McDaniel’s campus while introducing modern elements in the renovation, materials were carefully curated to create a seamless bridge between the past and the present.