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IMPACT ON LEARNING
project
SNAPSHOT PROJECT:
Rutgers School of Business
INSTITUTION:
Rutgers University
LOCATION:
Piscataway, NJ
COMPANY NAME:
Unilock®
WEBSITE:
https://commercial. unilock.com
editor’s
REVIEW
This thoughtful and
attractive installation at Rutgers Business School provides an attractive “first impression” to campus visitors as well as provid- ing an inviting space for students to gather and interact. Appealing spaces aid in recruitment and retention, creating pride in the institution for students, faculty, and staff.
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Rutgers University
THE CHALLENGE
Rutgers Business School is the gateway to Rutgers
University’s Livingston Campus in New Jersey, as envisioned by the campus master plan. As part of the initiative to create a cul- ture of collaboration the design at the new building purposely created areas where students and faculty can hang out, meet each other, and have discussions.
In the past, pavers would last about 10 years before looking weathered and faded. Rutgers University wanted to ensuretheywouldstandupsubstantiallylongerandtheinitial upgrade in the cost of the finish was less than an alternate plan to have them replaced in 10 years’ time.
THE SOLUTION
Advancements in installation methods combined
with the latest manufacturing technologies have resulted
in significant life-cycle cost savings. Pavers today can be manufactured with a more durable surface that extends their life significantly versus the original thru-mix pavers of the past. Thru-mix is a blend of large and small aggregates from the top of the paver to the bottom. As the paver ages the large aggre- gates are exposed and the paver appear worn and faded.
Today’s technology of EnduracolorTM allow us to manufac- ture a paver with a surface of finer aggregates and concentrated color that will appear smooth and color-fast while the base
is made up of the larger aggregate required for strength. Ad- ditional stain resistance treatments can be added in the manu- facturing process and are permanently bonded to the stone
so that subsequent sealing and treatments are not required. Additional savings are also quickly realized when utility repairs or pavement modifications are required, as it is simple to pull up the pavers and reinstall them when modifications are complete.
At Rutgers, the paving pattern mimics the facade details of the building’s architecture with a pixelated design. In order to
First impressions matter. This plaza area at Rutgers Business School presents an inviting and contempo- rary welcome to the facility, inspir- ing innovation and collaboration.
ensure the longevity of the color, and therefore the design, the EnduraColor Smooth Premier finish was chosen for this project.
IMPACT ON LEARNING
The new facility was purposely designed to foster
student engagement and encourage collaborative work, while the outdoor space focuses on making the campus a more inviting place for students and faculty, creating an engaging contemporary place to learn, and inspiring creativity and innovation. IOL


































































































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