Emory University

Convocation Hall

If the walls of the oldest building on campus could talk, what would they say? This was the premise behind an architecturally-embedded storytelling system we designed for Emory University in conjunction with the renovation of a one-time campus centerpiece.

Throughout Convocation Hall, thoughtfully integrated canvases turn walls into portals for exploring campus culture and Emory’s impact on the global community. In the foyer, a large digital mosaic, whose form mimics the building’s unique patchworked marble exterior, welcomes students, faculty, and visitors. Modern media mosaics continue throughout the interior making passage through ordinary hallways becomes an immersive encounter with current campus happenings.

In the heart of the building, the Candler Room showcases Convocation Hall’s rich history through an etched wooden mosaic that seamlessly integrates into the room’s historic paneling. The stories of the buildings past live on the walls, whispering Emory’s legacy to students, alumni, and visitors.