# Stimulating Student Centers This Unique Student Club in Tel Aviv Inspires Community By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-center References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/05/15/the-refuge-student-club-by-studio-yaron-tal-at-tel-aviv-university-tel-aviv-israel/) & [yarontal](http://www.yarontal.com/) Located in a space directly under a campus coffeehouse, this vibrant student center in Tel Aviv serves as a place for students to relax, mingle and take a break from their studies. The [timber-clad spcae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-w-boyer-center) features plenty of seating options, from high tables with bar stools to comfy, worn-in leather couches. The space, mostly used by students to rest up in between classes, is a great example of [multiuse facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaced-agency) that are also arguably placemaking initiatives. By creating a safe place for students to interact among peers, the university is investing in the community aspect of the school experience as well as creating a place in which students can feel they belong. This stunning student center was designed by Israeli design firm [Studio Yaron Tal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multiuse Facilities:** Creating spaces that serve multiple functions, such as relaxation, socializing, and studying. - **Placemaking Initiatives:** Designing spaces that enhance the sense of community and belonging. - **Community Engagement:** Investing in initiatives that foster social interaction and a sense of belonging among students. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Revamping student centers and campus spaces to create more engaging and inclusive environments. - **Design:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate multi-functional elements and placemaking strategies into interior design. - **Hospitality:** Adopting the concept of multiuse spaces to create dynamic and welcoming environments for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [Refurbished Neurodiverse Student Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-hub.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Architectural Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.md) - [Brutalist Converted Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md)