Project Details

Architect  Steven Holl Architects, HLKB Architecture
​Contractor  Larson Construction Company

AWS was the recipient of the 2007 AIA Excellence in Craft Award for this project.

​Renowned architectural firm, Steven Holl Architects, has received several awards for the unique design of this contemporary university art building, clad in weathering steel.

AWS' work included the complete air barrier membrane, which wraps the entire building. All exterioro glass systems which tie into the air barrier membrance and complete the air barrier. Next installed outside the air barrier is 3" of continuous thermal fiber insulation. And finally, the open joint weathering steel cladding.

The glazing systems used include an AWS custom designed steel curtainwall with a four-sided structural glazing system, insulated channel glass, zero site line vents, and skylights. The open join weathering steel sladding included all trims and coping.

AWS unitized the channel glass at a nearby warehouse to achieve better quality fabrication, assembly and silicone sealant application. This reduced potential field installation issues such as missed or poor wet seal tooling and reduced installation duration.