Carthage College, David A. Straz, Jr. Center for Natural and Social Sciences

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Firm

Stantec Architecture

Client

Carthage College

Area

105,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$32,000,000

Completion Date

09/2015

Design team
Raymond Maggi, Michael Reagan, Mike Harding, Jason Stipanovich

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Natural and Social Sciences sat largely untouched over its 50-year history. By expanding the existing 70,000-square-foot building to 105,000 square feet, Carthage College now is able to accommodate its growing enrollment in the sciences, facilitate a multidisciplinary curriculum, and foster student-faculty interaction.
The building is a public circulation loop that encompasses four parallel program zones: classrooms, teaching labs, undergraduate research labs, and faculty offices. A linear service spine divides the central two lab-focused program zones and provides continuous back-of-house service and equipment storage.
A new apublic plaza with ample seating fills the space between the new entrance and the adjacent administration building and offers soft organic arrangements of spaces to contrast with the linear glazing of the new entrance addition. Natural materials and landscape forms further emphasize the connection to the native landscape.
Like the scientific exploration happening within its walls, the architecture of the Straz Center reflects upon, builds upon, and reinterprets the natural environment.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$305.00

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Product suppliers specified

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams

Plumbing by Kohler

Plumbing by Elkay

Plumbing by Zurn

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge

Lighting & Accessories by Sternberg Lighting

Carpet by Shaw

Carpet by Masland

Flooring by Forbo Flooring Systems

Flooring by Dex-O-Tex

Brick/Masonry by Belden Brick

Cabinets by Mott Mfg

Ceilings by CertainTeed

Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile

Door Hardware by ASSA ABLOY

Doors by Eggers

Elevators by Schindler Elevator

Movable Partitions/Walls by McKeon

Movable Partitions/Walls by Won Door

Roofing by Firestone Building Products

Windows by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Lighting & Accessories by Mark Architectural Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by LSI Corp

Lighting & Accessories by ILIGHT Technologies

Lighting & Accessories by Cooper Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Lumenpulse

Card Systems by HID

Classroom Furniture by KI

Office Furniture by Allsteel

Drinking Fountains by Elkay

Washroom Fixtures by Kohler

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products

Draperies/Blinds by Lutron