The Studio, University of Kansas, Lawrence

The fine arts residence hall, lovingly known as “Hash,” deserved something special when it came time to renovate its retail foodservice location, says Mark Maranell, general manager of the Ekdahl Dining Commons at the 30,000-student University of Kansas. The answer came as a concept called The Studio.

The entrance to The Studio, which is located at KU's fine arts-focused residence hall Hashinger, known as "Hash."