University of California, Riverside

University of California

A conference room with rows of empty chairs and a few people seated or standing, with a large yellow poster on the wall that reads '2024 Learning Summit' and shows a lightbulb illustration.

Higher EDUCATION | On the boards

Aberdeen-Inverness Conference Center

Project Overview

The Aberdeen-Inverness Dining Hall, once a central hub of campus life, has remained unused since the construction of the new Dining Commons.

The University now envisions repurposing this dormant space into a vibrant conference center that can serve students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

Location
Riverside, California

Services Provided
Feasibility Study Services

Principal in charge
Michael J. Stephens, AIA, NCARB

Size
TBD

A conference room with several attendees seated and a speaker standing at a podium. A large yellow and blue banner on the wall reads 2024 Learning Summit, UC Riverside. The room has high ceilings with recessed lighting and large windows letting in natural light.

A Vision for a Modern Conference Center

The proposed transformation will focus on creating a facility that supports collaboration, learning, and engagement.

The reimagined building is expected to feature multiple conference and meeting rooms that can be divided for flexibility, restrooms, dedicated offices, and catering stations to support events of varying scales.

A diverse group of five people in a modern conference room with a large

Exploring Multiple Options

As part of the Feasibility Study, up to three design alternatives will be developed, each accompanied by detailed construction cost estimates.

These options will allow the University to evaluate different approaches, balancing program needs, budget, and long-term value to determine the most effective path forward.

A conference room with rows of empty chairs, some people seated and engaging in conversations, and a large yellow banner on the wall that reads '2024 Learning Summit UC Riverside'.

A conference room with people attending a presentation on a large screen that displays a yellow and blue poster for the 2024 Learning Summit at UC Riverside. The poster features illustrations of a lightbulb, gears, a laptop, and a person using a smar

People sitting and talking in a conference room with banners that read '2024 Learning Summit' and 'UC Riverside' on the walls.

People inside a modern office lounge area with seating, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

A diverse group of five young adults in a modern conference room having a discussion. Two women are standing, one man is seated, with the other two women seated at the table. The room features a large graphic mural of a lion with a hockey helmet and

A modern, spacious lobby or lounge area with people sitting and talking, and others standing and engaging in conversations, with large windows and blue pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.

Laying the Foundation for Future Success

This comprehensive study will provide the University with a clear roadmap for decision-making, ensuring the space is utilized in the most efficient and impactful way possible.

By transforming the vacant hall into a dynamic conference center, the project will breathe new life into a historic campus resource and create lasting opportunities for collaboration and connection.

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