This new 800 ft² (75 m²) glass enclosure, on the west side of the existing Columbia School of Journalism student center, provides additional study area and café space. The design features a large 8 x 18 ft (2.4 x 5.5 m) steel-framed laminated glass operable wall, which allows the space to open to the outdoors. Perforated stamped aluminum shading panels are installed just below the low-sloped glass skylight system, protecting the café area from direct sunlight.  Front consulted on the glass enclosure systems and the interior light diffusing panels from schematic design through construction administration.