Despite budget constraints and potential environmental regulations, Lehrer Architects rescued the decrepit, 55 year-old structure, aiming to revitalize the sensitive environment. The transformation focused on opening up the building to nature, allowing air, views, and light to permeate the space within a modest budget. Situated in an oak-filled riparian valley floor, the project horizontally connects the building to the landscape and vertically to the sky, turning it into the campus center. This rejuvenation not only addresses the historical disconnection but also enhances access, views, and natural light, creating a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment.