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Discovering The Smith Center

Irises Bloom at The Smith Center

Visitors to The Smith Center will notice that it is decorated with many beautiful patterns and motifs. One significant design element is the iris. Stylized images of iris blooms, such as those inlayed in the colorful frieze in our Founders Room, recall our namesakes, Fred W. Smith and his late wife, Mary (1939-2010).

Discovering The Smith Center

In the LEED on Earth Day

The Smith Center was planned, designed and constructed with the goal of being as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible. These efforts have garnered a LEED Gold certification in building design and construction, a prestigious architectural distinction.