Harrison College, The Chef’s Academy
Morrisville, North Carolina
Building on its outstanding success in Indianapolis, the Chef’s Academy wanted the new facility in North Carolina to exude a sense of efficiency, quality and value. Its siting in an office park pushes the facade and front door to the corner of a major intersection, concealing the student parking and delivery area from view. Topography and computer modeling led to a rooftop screen required by the city for the myriad mechanical units, but still leaves the opportunity for effective servicing of the equipment.
A central corridor efficiently organizes the program requirements of two kitchens with space for expansion, four classrooms and a student break area. Administrative offices front the building, and service spaces line the rear.
The building materials of brick and ground-face concrete block are both cost-effective and elegant in appearance because of careful consideration of coursing, texture and scale. The silver metal on the building exterior sets the stage for the state-of-the-art cooking equipment inside.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
A.J. Armstrong; John R. McAdams Company, Inc.; C. Rodney McComas, PE; James D. Simpson, PE; C&T Desi
Cost per Sq Ft
$133.33
Featured in
2012 Architectural Portfolio
Category
Specialized
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