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)
Over 3,700 Students to Turn Tassels During UNLV's Spring Commencement May 15 and 16
Class of 2026 degree earners — who hail from 34 states and 62 countries — to participate in three ceremonies over course of two days at the Thomas & Mack Center.