2003 | Tempe, AZ | Higher Education | 274,000 sq ft | $58.6 million
The challenge was to design an educational facility that functions efficiently as three buildings in one. Numerous departments, faculty offices, classrooms, and a Computer Commons were all to be combined while preserving the existing campus circulation paths. Maintaining a clear ground plane for these paths led Jones Studio to push programs above and below grade. The main level is relieved of mass, allowing for a cross through breezeway inviting daylight into the computer commons. A variety of state of the art classrooms and lecture halls provide ASU with a multi-use educational facility that will continue to serve their enrollment far into the future. A rooftop photovoltaic system offsets energy use and emphasizes the University’s commitment to sustainability. Every habitable space has access to natural light and is carefully designed to give students and educators a variety of study, social, public and private space.
In collaboration with Gensler.
Awards
2005
American Institute of Architects – Western Mountain Region
Citation Award
2005
City of Tempe Beautification Awards Program
Publications
Magazines:
2007
AZ/RE (Arizona Commercial Real Estate) – September / October
2005
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION REVIEW (Southwest Edition)
2005
SEGD DESIGN #10
2004
ARIZONA EDUCATION CONSTRUCTION REVIEW – February
2003
ARIZONA MONTHLY (Formerly METRO) – October / November
2003
SOUTHWEST CONTRACTOR – March
Newspapers:
2004
Arizona Republic, EDITORIAL Section – January 8
“New Coor building at ASU is a fitting tribute to its namesake”
Dedication Summary
2004
Arizona Republic, LOCAL Section – January 7
“All About Lattie Coor”
Interview & Project Photo
TV – Film – Radio:
2007
NBC Channel 12 – July
“Last Comic Standing”