While not entirely physically separated from the rest of Pierpoint Commons, the rectangular pillars and large windowed wall create a little cove for studying, implying an invisible boundary between the room and the rest of the hallway despite remaining relatively open. Additionally, the floor transitions to a more comfy and welcoming carpet compared to the more clinical feeling of the hard tile in the hallway. The seats are soft and cushioned so as to welcome a visitor to sit for an extended period, but the upright 90 degree angle seats do not allow you to recline, and signify that the area is not made for lounging but for working.The amount of space you are afforded also signifies it as a study space; the smaller worktables suffice for writing assignments or typing on a laptop but make for a poor eating area due to their smaller, confined surface. The way each chair is positioned also lends itself to working in small groups or individually on the computers with their own space conveyed by the tiny walls that surround the tables. On your visit, you might pass through the barrier of the pillars, and hear the murmurs of study groups, as you pull out your laptop to begin working between classes. As you sink into the supportive cushions of the chairs, the softness of the carpet on your feet combined with your chair assures you that you can work in peace for some amount of time, as the sound of typing from others’ keyboards joins your own. Ultimately, I would choose to name this something along the lines of “studious domain.”