Located on the ground level of George Sherman Union, Boston University’s (BU) bustling hub for campus community, our renovation of Union Court updated the look and feel of the multi-restaurant food hall and enriches the way students share meals and experience campus life.

Regularly operating at maximum capacity, our design reorganizes the 42,300 sf facility with targeted improvements that optimize patron flow. Open views and a more streamlined circulation path offer students easy access to seven distinct retail stations that will be updated with new finishes. Reflecting student preferences, stations support both mobile and on-site ordering and feature convenient pick-up locations.

A refined design palette with graphic tiles, natural materials, modern lighting, and consistent signage unify the 910-seat facility and create a fresh, contemporary aesthetic. Seating options — including standing tables, cafe seating, banquettes, bar tables and stools, and lounge seating areas — provide students with a variety of environments for dining, studying and socializing.

Upgrades to the kitchen and back of house areas improved staff operations, helping to promote the quality, variety and great dining experiences for which BU’s Dining Services is renowned. Replacement of the plumbing infrastructure with new, efficient appliances support BU’s goals for campus sustainability and zero waste. The renovation scope also included installation of new sprinklers throughout the kitchen and food hall. The renovated Union Court welcomed students in September 2020.