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University of Montana Dining Hall
FF&E Procurement | Master Planning | New Construction
Missoula, MT
44,000 sf
Longview Studios
Food Zoo Facelift
Completed in the fall of 2020, the Student Life Master Plan identified a New Dining Facility to replace the current Food Zoo as an immediate impact project.
With construction having been completed in 2024, the SMA/NAC team, along with food service consultant Bakergroup, provided the University of Montana witha a facility that would match the food being served.
Grub with the Griz
As a new hub for campus life, the Dining Hall has found its place on picturesque Ryman Mall, next to the Grizzly statue and within view of the historic UM Oval.
The design is oriented to capitalize on views to Mount Sentinel and the "M", with outdoor seating offered on a second level deck as well as surrounding a two-sided indoor-outdoor fireplace at ground level.
Centrally located along UM's residence life corridor, the facility enhances student life for recruitment and retention and reinforces UM's unique culture and pride.
Confluence
Conceptualized with the eddies and flows of the river, each "pebble" inside the building serves individual and unique food concepts. From Asian fare at Yow and Yee to the Latin-inspired La Mesa de Luna, the dining hall provides a wide variety of options while even highlighting locally grown ingredients and chef-made items.
Intimate booths and tucked-away spaces contrast the open and social seating areas to best accommodate students seeking different types of dining atmospheres. Various seating options offer student comfort and enjoyment of the space to all individual preferences and group sizes.
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