Hospitality Hall's steel facade is designed to screen out up to 60 percent of sunlight coming into the lobby. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
The wood used for the lobby's high-top tables is walnut. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Natural materials inside the building were chosen to mimic what one might see in a boutique hotel. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
The guts of the building support high-tech infrastructure throughout the facility. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Students will soon begin adding the patina of cooking to the fresh stainless steel in the test kitchen. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
The grand staircase is made entirely of recycled wood. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Natural wood, stone, and glass in Hospitality Hall were chosen to invite a tactile experience. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Even the fixtures have a decorative element. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
By working in a boutique environment, the hope is that students will be better prepared to move into high-design hospitality spaces upon graduation. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Students in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies test their video production skills out in the field thanks to a collaboration with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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