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CPL’s Higher Education team is proud to be recognized in the August 2025 issue of American School & University’s Educational Interiors Showcase, the premier national publication highlighting outstanding design in higher education. Alongside several project features, the issue includes a Q&A with Principal Eric Leibenguth, sharing his insights on how thoughtful design can strengthen campus communities and support student success.

About the Educational Interiors Showcase

The Educational Interiors Showcase spotlights exceptional projects in academic, athletic and student life facilities across the country. Its readership includes thousands of administrators, educators and facility professionals, making it a trusted source for inspiration and best practices in designing forward-thinking learning environments.

CPL’s Featured projects

Hollins University | Wyndham Robertson Library Renovation

The renovation of Wyndham Robertson Library transformed underused spaces into a vibrant academic hub. With flexible study zones, multimedia workspaces, and a newly activated garden-level podcast studio, the library supports multidisciplinary cooperation, research and student engagement while honoring the university’s historic character.

SEE THE FULL WYNDHAM ROBERTSON LIBRARY FEATURE

Sewickley Academy | Esports Suite

This dynamic esports suite reimagines a former media room into a flexible learning and competitive space. With 10 high-end gaming bays, collaborative workspaces and modular furniture, the suite accommodates esports, game design and media production, all while ensuring a cohesive school identity with bold branding and custom finishes.

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Randolph-Macon College | Crenshaw Gym Renovation

The renovation of Crenshaw Gym revitalizes the heart of campus athletics, combining modern locker rooms, dedicated film rooms and brand-forward lobby spaces. Thoughtful lighting, durable finishes and versatile team areas enhance student-athlete performance and celebrate Yellow Jacket pride.

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Q&A Spotlight Feature with Eric Leibenguth

In his Q&A feature, Eric Leibenguth shares insights from his extensive experience working on Science & Technology projects. He discusses how malleable spaces can better adapt to changing priorities; how biosafety labs can balance safety and usability; and how “science in sight” strategies make research visible and engaging for broader campus communities.

READ THE Q&A

About the Author: CPL

Founded in 1975, CPL is a 500+ person multi-disciplined architecture, engineering and planning firm offering inspiring design services and enriching communities in 26 cities across 8 states. CPL specializes in the Community, Healthcare, Higher Education, Infrastructure, K-12 Education and Placemaking market sectors – providing architectural, interior design, civil engineering, buildings and structural engineering, planning, landscape architecture and 3D/virtual design services to a host of public and private clients.