Georgia Institute of Technology – Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education Renovation at Clough Commons (VPUE)
Beginning in late 2022, this project transformed three separate office suites into a single, unified environment designed to promote collaboration, accessibility, and connection. By reducing oversized private offices and reallocating space to shared work areas, the new layout supports a more open and engaging workplace while strengthening the physical connection to the adjacent tutoring center, allowing key student programs, including first-generation and international outreach, to expand.
Furniture planning played a critical role in bringing the design vision to life. Using detailed 3D visualizations, the team was able to clearly communicate how open collaboration zones, shared workspaces, and staff–student interaction areas would function within the space. Flexible architecture solutions support day-to-day work while accommodating larger gatherings and events. The design also intentionally integrates spaces that support neurodiversity, including rooms dedicated to acoustic sensitivity and controlled lighting environments.
Today, the space serves as a welcoming hub for both faculty and students, supporting tutoring, career development, and community-focused programming. This space demonstrates how thoughtful design and furniture integration can create adaptable academic environments that foster connection, inclusivity, and long-term use.
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John has been in the office furniture industry since 1990 and has been a rep with OFS for nearly 24 years. Responsibilities include development of the College/University and State Contract markets in Georgia. He is heavily experienced at developing and landing long sales cycle/large project opportunities in the educational and state agency market.
Outside of work, he has a wonderful wife, 4 grown kids, 2 dogs, 1 cat and collects vintage guitars.