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The SHED
Student Hall for Exploration and Development

Music, Makerspace, Project Team Space, Atrium

Virtual Tour and Naming Opportunities

*Design and naming opportunities are subject to change.

Gift Area Gift Level Named By Availability
Premier Makerspace Gift Level: $3,000,000 Named By: Available Availability: 1/1
Atrium Gift Level: $2,000,000 Named By: Available Availability: 1/1
Large Project Team Space Gift Level: $1,000,000 Named By: Available Availability: 1/1
Makers Courtyard Gift Level: $500,000 Named By: Available Availability: 1/1
Project Team Shop Gift Level: $300,000 Named By: Available Availability: 1/1
Dance Lounge Gift Level: $100,000 Named By: Available Availability: 1/1
Flexible Classroom Gift Level: $100,000 Named By: Available Availability: 4/4
Performing Arts Practice Room Gift Level: $25,000 Named By: Available Availability: 5/5

Premier Makerspace

Named By:
Available
Gift Level:
$3,000,000
This hands-on collaborative work space is the heart of the SHED. It is the largest continuous makerspace in the building and will house multiple shops for paint, metal- and wood-working, and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, in addition to a giant open workspace. The space will be loud, dirty, and full of students making, learning,…
This hands-on collaborative work space is the heart of the SHED. It is the largest continuous makerspace in the building and will house multiple shops for paint, metal- and wood-working, and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, in addition to a giant open workspace. The space will be loud, dirty, and full of students making, learning, exploring and sharing while using a variety of tools and materials. (7,600 sf)
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Atrium

Named By:
Available
Gift Level:
$2,000,000
The four-story atrium of the SHED is the core of the building and one of the highest-profile public spaces to be found. All members of the RIT community, as well as visitors and prospective students, will find themselves spending time in this impressive space flooded with natural light and lively activity. (4,100 sf)
The four-story atrium of the SHED is the core of the building and one of the highest-profile public spaces to be found. All members of the RIT community, as well as visitors and prospective students, will find themselves spending time in this impressive space flooded with natural light and lively activity. (4,100 sf)
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Large Project Team Space

Named By:
Available
Gift Level:
$1,000,000
The large project team space on the SHED's A level will bring together multiple competitive student teams in a common location; and provide a "first look" into the concept of "Imagine RIT Everyday." Mobile tool carts and a wide variety of hand tools will be available to students who will use these workshop-style spaces to design, manufacture, and…
The large project team space on the SHED's A level will bring together multiple competitive student teams in a common location; and provide a "first look" into the concept of "Imagine RIT Everyday." Mobile tool carts and a wide variety of hand tools will be available to students who will use these workshop-style spaces to design, manufacture, and test their creations, and prepare for competition. The convergence of multiple different teams in these shared spaces will provide new opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and innovation across disciplines. (3,500 sf)
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Makers Courtyard

Named By:
Available
Gift Level:
$500,000
The Makers' Courtyard provides flexibility to seamlessly extend activities and exhibits beyond the SHED's glass exterior walls. The open design concept allows for the complex to be part of the center of campus without blocking expansive campus views from either side.
The Makers' Courtyard provides flexibility to seamlessly extend activities and exhibits beyond the SHED's glass exterior walls. The open design concept allows for the complex to be part of the center of campus without blocking expansive campus views from either side.
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Project Team Shop

Named By:
Available
Gift Level:
$300,000
The Project Team Shop on the SHED's A level will provide team work and collaboration space with access to a variety of hand tools and small power tools. Project teams will have opportunities to get creative, collaborative, and innovative with other teams across disciplines in this workshop space. (1,100 sf)
The Project Team Shop on the SHED's A level will provide team work and collaboration space with access to a variety of hand tools and small power tools. Project teams will have opportunities to get creative, collaborative, and innovative with other teams across disciplines in this workshop space. (1,100 sf)
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Dance Lounge

Named By:
Available
Gift Level:
$100,000
The dance lounge provides a space to gather for a variety of activities and meetings, socialization, and relaxation. (380 sf)
The dance lounge provides a space to gather for a variety of activities and meetings, socialization, and relaxation. (380 sf)
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Flexible Classroom

Named By:
4 Available
Gift Level:
$100,000
Multiple flexible classrooms are designed for a variety of configurations that provide an ideal environment for student-centered, collaborative learning. (850 - 1000 sf)
Multiple flexible classrooms are designed for a variety of configurations that provide an ideal environment for student-centered, collaborative learning. (850 - 1000 sf)
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Performing Arts Practice Room

Named By:
5 Available
Gift Level:
$25,000
These individual rehearsal spaces provide an ideal acoustic environment for solo instrument practice. (75 - 110 sf)
These individual rehearsal spaces provide an ideal acoustic environment for solo instrument practice. (75 - 110 sf)
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