Prairie View A&M University, Secure Center of Excellence

Prairie View, Texas

Firm

GSR Andrade Architects

Client

Prairie View A&M University

Area

7,028 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$1,190,000

Completion Date

08/2018

Cybersecurity is at the forefront of a university’s needs and challenges. The Secure Center of Excellence is dedicated to emerging ideas and needs related to cybersecurity research, continually monitoring the field to identify pivotal research ideas.

The Secure Center renovates the Gilchrist Engineering Building’s first and second floors, positioned at the front and most visible locations to increase the school’s profile. The exterior entry and the lobby has integrated ceiling and linear lighting, metallic surfaces, patterned tile and intricate binary logo signage to highlight the technology-rich interior. The lobby’s LED display welcomes students with school information and cybersecurity threat statistics. Window film outside the administration wing enables privacy and visuals.

In the board room, bold multicolored bands play off the school’s logo. Daylighting, transparent pendant light and varied furniture convey sleek comfort.

Movable furniture and glass walls encourage collaboration in the labs, accommodating a variety of learning experiences for a wide range of competencies. A state-of-the-art central server rack enables scalability and adaptability of networks. The design supports student expectations for dynamic, real-world scenarios while fostering pride of ownership.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$169.00

Featured in

2019 Educational Interiors Showcase

Interior category

Technology/STEM Centers

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Shaw
Flooring by Armstrong World Industries
Flooring by Johnsonite
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Ceilings by CertainTeed
Ceramic Tile by Crossville
Door Hardware by Accurate Dorwin
Door Hardware by Best Access Systems
Door Hardware by National Guard Products
Door Hardware by Precision Control Systems
Door Hardware by Stanley
Door Hardware by Trimco
Doors by Maiman
Insulation by CertainTeed
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Paint/Wallcoverings by Tnemec
Plumbing by American Standard
Plumbing by Sloan Valve
Plumbing by Bemis
Plumbing by Zurn
Plumbing by Elkay
Plumbing by Chicago Faucets
Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Juno Lighting
Emergency Lighting by Lithonia Lighting
Hand-Drying Equipment by Georgia-Pacific
Washroom Accessories by Bobrick
Washroom Fixtures by American Standard
Washroom Fixtures by Sloan Valve
Washroom Fixtures by Bemis
Washroom Fixtures by Zurn
Washroom Fixtures by Elkay
Washroom Fixtures by Chicago Faucets
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Accurate Partitions
HVAC Units by Carrier
HVAC Control Devices by Metalaire
Draperies/Blinds by MechoShade
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Platinum Visual Systems
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