The building design makes strong references to Trinity's rich architectural heritage while effectively fulfilling the functional needs of the facility. The exterior configuration of the building draws its forms, materials and scale from the adjacent residential scaled buildings as well as from the adjacent Chapel. To lessen its apparent mass, the building is built into the slope so only the top floor is visible from the Chapel Quad. The top floor is designed as a transparent pavilion on a solid base. The lower two floors are exposed on the east. The building plan is organized around a north south circulation spine, bisected by a central entry and lobby space and is anchored by a monumental stairway and a fireplace.

The mechanical systems are designed to reinforce the transparency of the top floor. Air is delivered from below in the open public spaces and ductwork is hidden above floating ceilings in the core offices. Crosstalk is minimized and privacy is maintained in each office by careful coordination of duct and outlet locations. The all-copper sprinkler piping exposed against the timber deck compliments the rustic building materials.

The primary electric service is supplied from the campus loop via a secondary unit substation located in the building's lower level. Surge protection is provided at the electric service entrance to protect sensitive electronic equipment and clean power is provided for extensive data equipment by an isolation transformer and an isolated ground panelboard. An indoor natural gas generator supplies emergency power. State-of-the-art access controls are installed to meet security requirements and comprehensive video-teleconference and audio-visual capability ensures 21st century communication. Selection of energy efficient lighting fixtures, variable speed motors and occupancy sensors earned incentives from the local utility company.