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The Contemplative Commons is a pan-university center dedicated to building student resilience through contemplative practice, community connection, and research. An integral living bridge connects student residences to the Academical Village, weaving the Commons into the daily life of the students. Biophilic at its core, the design forges rich, multisensory connections between the building’s studios, courtyards, gardens, and the Dell, a biodiverse wildlife habitat. Natural materials, such as stone, wood, and terra cotta, bestow tactility while connecting to the historic Grounds.