Modern atriums typically feature in larger buildings and are cavernous spaces that stretch up for stories. For residential architecture ... atrium is filled by a sculptural chandelier. KC Design ...

insists that the Atrium shouldn’t be a one-off showcase of precious design. Recruiting architects like Libeskind makes it clear that low-income housing is an integral part of the cityscape.

The permanent installation at UMass Law atrium is a rare feat. It is a virtually flawless marriage of art, design and civic engagement.

While many preservationists and architects see the value in preserving post-modern buildings ... has been tasked with the atrium’s new design. KPF promises to “reimagine this urban room ...