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The Hub
![The Hub is situated at the heart of Douthit Hills development, the largest project in Clemson University...](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web.jpg 2400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-170x113.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-80x53.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01_21247_00_N63_web-1600x1067.jpg 1600w)
The Hub is situated at the heart of Douthit Hills development, the largest project in Clemson University history. The student center houses a 400-seat dining hall, campus bookstore, recreation, café, and retail dining. The dining level is organized around three distinct restaurant concepts dispersed throughout the floor: international, smokehouse, and garden. The student wellness and recreation level includes cardio and strength training, a spin studio, group fitness rooms, TRX, artificial turf, locker rooms, and office space. At the ground level, an open-air pedestrian spine creates the vibrancy of a retail street. The project was completed in collaboration with The Boudreaux Group.
![Exterior view of the Hub at Clemson University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web.jpg 2250w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-170x113.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-80x53.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02_21247_00_N24_web-1600x1067.jpg 1600w)
![Aerial view of the Douthit Hills development at Clemson University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-170x96.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-80x45.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-600x337.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-1600x899.jpg 1600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/03_0021247_00_N6_web-2400x1349.jpg 2400w)
![Indoor-outdoor atrium and entrance at Clemson University’s The Hub](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web.jpg 1500w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-1360x2048.jpg 1360w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-93x140.jpg 93w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-53x80.jpg 53w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-266x400.jpg 266w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-399x600.jpg 399w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-531x800.jpg 531w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-797x1200.jpg 797w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04_21247_00_N7_web-1063x1600.jpg 1063w)
The complex is centered on an east-west pedestrian spine extending from the university’s historic Tillman Hall. The entrance is configured around an open-air light well to create the vibrancy of a retail street with the bookstore anchored on the first floor. A transparent exterior fosters community and visual connections.
![Smokehouse dining at Clemson University’s The Hub](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web.jpg 2250w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-170x113.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-80x53.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05_21247_00_N5_web-1600x1067.jpg 1600w)
![Pizza dining at Clemson University’s The Hub](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web.jpg 2225w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-2048x1381.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-170x115.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-80x54.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-400x270.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-600x404.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-1200x809.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/06_21247_00_N15_web-1600x1079.jpg 1600w)
Instead of one large, cafeteria-style space, this dining hall is subdivided into distinct zones, with three self-sufficient micro-restaurants and study areas: a smokehouse, pizza, and fusion dining concepts. Visual unity is achieved using consistent terrazzo flooring, exposed ceilings, and simple geometries.
![Study area in the dining level of the Hub at Clemson University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web.jpg 2239w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-2048x1372.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-170x114.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-80x54.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-600x402.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-800x536.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-1200x804.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/08_21247_00_N16_web-1600x1072.jpg 1600w)
![Fitness area in the Hub at Clemson University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web.jpg 2250w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-170x113.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-80x53.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/09_21247_00_N4_web-1600x1067.jpg 1600w)
The second level of the Hub is dedicated to student wellness, with multiple areas for strength training and group exercise. A long-span concrete superstructure dampens acoustical impact from physical activity. Slender floorplates permit natural daylight deep into the building while extensive sun shading and high-performance glazing minimize solar glare.
![Strength training in the Hub at Clemson University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web.jpg 2250w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-170x113.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-80x53.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11_21247_00_N44_web-1600x1067.jpg 1600w)
![Cycling studio in the Hub at Clemson University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web.jpg 2250w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-170x113.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-80x53.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10_21247_00_N39_web-1600x1067.jpg 1600w)
![High performance glazing on the Hub’s exterior at Clemson University](https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web.jpg 2250w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-170x113.jpg 170w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-80x53.jpg 80w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ayerssaintgross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12_21247_00_N19_web-1600x1067.jpg 1600w)
The Hub achieved LEED Silver certification through a holistic approach to site planning and programming, building systems, solar orientation, and building envelope. The Hub houses district systems that elevate the energy performance of not only the building, but also the seven residence halls its central systems serve. High–performance glazing, deep exterior shading canopies, and the open-air light well allow daylight to stream into the building’s center, while a single roof surface optimizes the opportunity for future photovoltaic installation on the roof.
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