latest addition to mt. alvernia college realized by m3architecture

latest addition to mt. alvernia college realized by m3architecture
all images courtesy of christopher frederick jones

m3architecture, as part of the mount alvernia college masterplan commenced in 2011, have completed the ‘la verna’ building and ‘la foresta garden’. the main facility — comprised of six laboratories, three home economics classes, kitchen and mess area, admin. offices, prayer space, roof terrace — is organized around three gardens, each with a different purpose. m3architecture’s design reflects the college’s franciscan history, especially emphasizing st. francis’ love of nature and having a relationship to the earth.

productive garden 

‘la cucina’ entrance plaza 

cafeteria 

socializing area  

interior corridor and classroom setting 

‘la verna’ building 

garden pathways 

the design was completed by m3architecture as part of the 2011 mount alvernia college masterplan 

interior/ exterior connection 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom