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The Norwegian Classroom

The warmth and intimacy of a Norwegian cottage is successfully captured in the design of this classroom. It is divided into two parts: a large spruce-paneled student area with sloped ceilings, fireplace, and bay, and a smaller alcove that houses the professor's table, chair and chalkboard.

The trapezoidal corner fireplace of kleber stone with its birch logs, opposite the stately grandfather clock, suggests the north's long winter nights.

Handwoven tapestry.

Professor's chair.

Edited and modified 4/98 by Marie Mazzocco

Sound clips edited by John Rehbun and Carl Kuzmich from the Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education (CIDDE) at the University of Pittsburgh