Old Dominion University - School of Cybersecurity
Norfolk Virginia
Category: 2022 Education
Architect: Moseley Architects
Starnet Member:
W.C. Carpenter LLC
Starnet Preferred Vendors:
Johnsonite By Tarkett, Mannington Commercial Carpet, Mannington Commercial Resilient, RFMS, RFMS, Schönox, Wagner Electronics
Project Strategy
At Old Dominion University, the growing School of Cybersecurity needed a new space to facilitate classroom learning, laboratory exploration, deeper study, and research, as well as intraschool Cyber competitions. In a world with increasing importance of Cybersecurity and a rapidly growing job field, Old Dominion’s mission is to be at the forefront of innovation and influence in the field, and their new space needed to reflect that. Moseley Architects developed the concept of “Industrial Warmth”, to provide the feeling of juxtaposing sleek materials and the sophisticated warmth of wood. To inject a futuristic feel, Moseley Architects implemented the use of RGB lighting to highlight the cutting-edge technology and a dynamic flooring pattern to give a sense of movement. It was important that the space look modern and sophisticated, but also included elements of fun to engage students to explore and attract new top talent to the Cybersecurity program. During the material selection process, it was crucial to identify materials that related to the overall Old Dominion University color scheme but to also give a brand identity to the Cybersecurity program ensuring a sense of place within the existing building. For flooring, Mannington Current modular carpet collection was selected for its soft linear look and eye-catching textures that fade in and out. Also, Mannington Amtico Wood flooring in Fused Birch was chosen for its warmth and tonal variation that could coordinate with the other wood elements used throughout the project, as well as tie into the existing architectural wood elements found in the building. The decision of where to start and stop these flooring materials was critical in establishing a sense of arrival and designating zones of collaboration and focus work. The combination of these materials underfoot yields a high energy and distinguished look that is reflective of the work happening within the space.”