The Schwartz Building of the NYU Kriser Dental Center was originally built in 1974 as a utilitarian classroom building. In a time of increased competition for both students and patients, the Dean made a commitment to improve the image of the institution which included a major renovation of the Dental Center’s lobby and the complete reconstruction of the school’s public clinics. The renovation transformed the lobby by reconfiguring the entire ground floor of the building to create a space which is pleasing, calm, and clearly and efficiently directs large numbers of staff, students, and patients to the many functions located throughout the Dental Center.