Hospitality Hall's steel facade is designed to screen out up to 60 percent of sunlight coming into the lobby. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
The wood used for the lobby's high-top tables is walnut. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Natural materials inside the building were chosen to mimic what one might see in a boutique hotel. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
The guts of the building support high-tech infrastructure throughout the facility. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Students will soon begin adding the patina of cooking to the fresh stainless steel in the test kitchen. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
The grand staircase is made entirely of recycled wood. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Natural wood, stone, and glass in Hospitality Hall were chosen to invite a tactile experience. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
Even the fixtures have a decorative element. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
By working in a boutique environment, the hope is that students will be better prepared to move into high-design hospitality spaces upon graduation. (Josh Hawkins / UNLV Creative Services)
UNLV to Welcome Class of 2025 at Spring Commencement May 16 and 17
About 3,500 students from 36 states and 49 countries eligible to participate in three ceremonies over course of two days at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center.