HQ Function

Serves as the primary center for all academic programs, administrative operations, student life, studio facilities, libraries, and the RISD Museum. It is the core of RISD's educational mission and creative community.

Notable Features:

A unique campus blending historic 18th and 19th-century buildings with contemporary architecture. Key features include the RISD Museum (with over 100,000 objects), the Fleet Library at RISD (housed in a former banking hall), extensive specialized studio facilities, the Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab, and the Chace Center designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect José Rafael Moneo.

Work Culture:

For faculty and staff, the environment is academic, collaborative, and dedicated to supporting student growth and innovation. For students, RISD is known for its immersive and intensive studio-based learning, demanding curriculum, and a vibrant, critically engaged artistic community. There's a strong emphasis on experimentation, craftsmanship, and conceptual development.

HQ Significance:

RISD's campus is a significant cultural and historical landmark in Providence and a globally recognized hub for art and design education. It has nurtured generations of leading artists, designers, and scholars, significantly contributing to the creative economy and cultural landscape.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus architecture and environment reflect RISD's core values: creativity, critical inquiry, innovation, respect for historical context, sustainability, community engagement, and the power of studio-based learning.

Location:

Rhode Island School of Design maintains a significant global presence through its acclaimed international programs like the European Honors Program in Rome, numerous student and faculty exchange partnerships with institutions worldwide, and a diverse international student body representing over 60 countries. RISD actively engages in global recruitment, hosts international scholars and artists, and boasts an extensive, influential alumni network across the globe. The RISD Museum's collections and exhibitions also contribute to a global cultural dialogue on campus.

Street Address:

2 College Street

City:

Providence

State/Province:

Rhode Island

Country:

USA