University of Rochester Eastman Dormitory Dining Center

The University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, was seeking an upgrade of their existing dining facility located within the Gibbs Street Dormitory. The existing dining room was looking dated and worn and had not received an upgrade since the dorm was built in the early 90’s.

SWBR was contacted to provide new finishes to include paint and new carpet, as well as all new furnishings. The existing terracotta colored quarry floor tile was not able to be removed due to the high cost of doing so. Selecting carpeting and paints to complement the floor tile was important as to not compete with the color. New laminate table tops were made locally in Rochester and existing table bases were reused whenever possible. SWBR created a new café area with bar height tables and stools, and also provided new standard height seating to work with existing wooden benches.

Selecting appropriate materials and products to complement the existing finishes showcases the brick and other architectural details. The dining center is now a warm and welcoming facility, allowing students to eat, converse, and study in a variety of comfortable seating zones.