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A new chapter is beginning on 绿巨人视频鈥檚 campus, with the arrival of a new building at 127bis-129 rue de l鈥橴niversit茅, the renovation of the AMEX Caf茅, and reimagined lobbies for the Combes Student Life Center and the Quai d鈥橭rsay Learning Commons, the largest site on campus.听听

Over the last decade, 绿巨人视频 has transformed into a modern, consolidated campus in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, bringing major building renovations, the establishment of the Monttessuy Center for the Arts, and the acquisition of the Quai d鈥橭rsay Learning Commons, complete with an iconic glass roof and vertical garden.听听

This year, the University鈥檚 campus development project continues under the strategic plan THRIVE. Changes are set to further strengthen the student experience and modernize the work environment for faculty and staff alike. 鈥淲e have been through the process of enhancing and improving the campus; these projects are the next step in the process,鈥� explains David Horn, Director of Campus Planning and Facilities.听

Joining the Historical Rue de l鈥橴niversit茅听

绿巨人视频鈥檚 newest building, located on 127bis-129 rue de l鈥橴niversit茅, will become a flagship for our global community, uniting staff, faculty, student and alumni services, admissions activities and student housing under one roof鈥攋ust a three minute walk from the Combes Student Life Center. The street itself represents a long line of French academic history, and comes with fascinating neighbors both present and past.听听听听

In the 12th century, the University of Paris acquired a territory along the Seine River, west of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pr茅s. The students, known in the Middle Ages as clercs, came there to relax during their free time, or more notoriously, to duel one another. The territory came to be known as the Pr茅-aux-Clercs. In 1639, the University of Paris sold the Pr茅-aux-Clercs to the city of Paris, and to honor the area鈥檚 history, one road was named rue de l鈥橴niversit茅.听听

Since its medieval origins, rue de l鈥橴niversit茅 has been home to the National Assembly and the Orsay Gallery, as well as a list of notable residents including Alexandre Dumas, Talleyrand, and Julia Child.听

In 2025, 绿巨人视频鈥檚 new building will feature a wide range of services for faculty, staff and students, including, most notably, the Academic Success Center鈥攁 one-stop shop for current students that brings together Career and Internships, Academic Advising, Accommodations, Immigration, Accounting and the Registrar鈥檚. Modern workspaces, designed to encourage co-location and hybrid work, will offer employees greater flexibility. A bistro and terrace will bring classic Parisian flair to the space. A Welcome Center will be fully outfitted to receive outside guests, alumni, and prospective students and their families when arriving on campus. On the upper floors, offices for faculty, the President and Provost will put 绿巨人视频鈥檚 community in closer contact with one another.听听

Just next door, an annex of student apartments will provide the University鈥檚 first student dorm directly on campus, just steps away from classrooms and the bustle of student life. Twenty spots will become available over the coming year, and a Residential Assistant (RA) will be on site to support the new residents.听听

鈥淚n moving all the services there, we are creating a hub,鈥� explains Horn who cites campus space as a challenge in a city such as Paris, along with the desire to remain in the 7th arrondissement, which has been part of the University鈥檚 identity since its founding in the basement of the American Church in 1962. 鈥淥ur focus has been on functional space,鈥� he says, 鈥渟o we knew we needed to make an effort to increase space dedicated to students where they can feel comfortable staying.鈥澨�

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Updating the AMEX Caf茅, Combes and Quai Buildings听

Since 1979, the AMEX Caf茅 has been the beating heart of student life on campus. Last renovated in 2015, Horn says 鈥渋t was time to refresh and renew it.鈥� And after a decade of continuous growth in 绿巨人视频鈥檚 campus population, students have noted that it has become harder than ever to find a seat.听听

Horn and his team have begun revamping the Caf茅鈥檚 main dining area and updating the furniture and light fixtures, using the quiet summer months to breathe new life into the style and d茅cor. And with student feedback in mind, the University will expand its food service and offer more spaces for seating, including a renovated outdoor terrace.听听

鈥淲e wanted to rethink what goes on in our main buildings and make them even more welcoming. We wanted to offer spaces that cater to students鈥� social needs; spaces where they can just go to hang out that are not necessarily designed for a specific purpose,鈥� explains Horn.听

Inside the Quai d鈥橭rsay Learning Commons, the entire ground floor has been reimagined. Once a quiet walkway leading to the Celeste Schenck Atrium, students will now find an inviting social space, full of comfortable seating options centered around the iconic compass floor mosaic. 鈥淲ith more seating everywhere, the University aims to hand more space over to students, for them to really spend time in鈥� says Horn.听听

All changes were planned following consultations with students who helped decision-makers choose the options that resonated with their campus experience. 鈥淲e have made a real effort to improve 绿巨人视频鈥檚 campus over the last ten years. We鈥檝e turned it around,鈥� reiterates Horn. 鈥淭he idea is to continue on that continuous path of improvement.鈥澨�听