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MSU students present three design concepts for Belgrade Justice Center
Summary
Students and faculty from the MSU Community Design Center presented three concepts to the Belgrade City Council for converting an existing school into a combined police, courts and community Justice Center, emphasizing daylighting, secure circulation and public-facing community space. No budget estimates were provided.
Students and faculty from Montana State University’s Community Design Center presented three design concepts to the Belgrade City Council on proposed plans to convert the existing school building into a Belgrade Justice Center that houses police, court functions and community amenities.
The project team—MSU professors and architecture students—told the council the studio has been working with city staff for roughly a year to understand site constraints and community priorities. "This is wonderful to be here tonight to get to share these designs with you," one faculty presenter said, noting the value of a real community project for the students.
All three schemes respond to the building’s primary design shortcomings: low ceiling heights and poor daylighting. Students proposed a mix of strategies…
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