This dynamic lounge and study space was born from 500 SF of under-utilized lab space at the Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine. A mini kitchen area, high top collaboration table and a variety of lounge seating make this a desirable between-classes location. The shell was opened to be visible to the corridor to entice current and prospective students to the program. The new lounge also looks into a newly renovated research area to create a desirable work/study connection.