Tennessee State University, Health Sciences Building

Nashville, Tennessee

Firm

ESa

Client

Tennessee Board of Regents

Area

100,847 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$32,600,000

Completion Date

08/2020

Design Team
TRC Worldwide (Structural Engineer); SSR (MEP Engineer); Barge Cauthen & Associates (Civil Engineer); Hoar Construction (General Contractor)

This signature four-story campus building on the academic quad of Tennessee State University (TSU) consolidates the university’s allied health science programs while remaining flexible enough to meet the needs of several departments. It features collaborative learning space, instructional space for nursing, OT, PT, additional classroom space for health science disciplines and a tiered lecture hall with flexible seating. A gait lab, simulation labs, soft study labs, computer labs and administrative office space are also included. Labs and faculty offices are on the same floor to promote interaction between students and professors, and open stairs foster activity and connection between floors.

The building’s concourse, which faces TSU’s academic quad, features ample glass that provides sweeping views of campus and fills the building with natural light. The concourse also visually connects the Health Sciences Building to the surrounding campus, echoing the open and collaborative design of the classroom and lab spaces. With ample lab, classroom and office space, this building meets the needs of the various health science departments and offers a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

Additional Information

Capacity

300

Cost per Sq Ft

$323.00

Featured in

2021 Architectural Portfolio

Category

Specialized

Interior category

Healthcare Facilities/Teaching Hospitals

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Interface
Flooring by Forbo Flooring Systems
Flooring by nora systems, Inc.
Brick/Masonry by Acme Brick
Ceilings by CertainTeed
Ceilings by Rulon
Ceramic Tile by Atlas Concorde
Doors by Eggers
Doors by Curries
Doors by ASSA ABLOY
Elevators by ThyssenKrupp Access
Insulation by Johns Manville
Paint/Wallcoverings by PPG Industries
Plumbing by Charlotte Pipe & Foundry
Roofing by Carlisle SynTec
Windows by Tubelite
Lighting & Accessories by A-Light
Lighting & Accessories by WAC Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Columbia Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Prescolite
Lighting & Accessories by Litecontrol
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Honeywell
Security Systems by Avigilon USA
Locks by Best Access Systems
Card Systems by HID
Card Systems by Allegion
Card Systems by Lenel Security
Auditorium/Assembly Furniture by Irwin Seating
Classroom Furniture by Global Total Office
Classroom Furniture by SitOnIt Seating
Lounge Furniture by Global Total Office
Lounge Furniture by JSI
Lounge Furniture by OFS
Office Furniture by National Office Furniture
Office Furniture by SitOnIt Seating
Drinking Fountains by Elkay
Washroom Accessories by Bobrick
Washroom Fixtures by American Standard
Washroom Fixtures by Pro-Flo
Washroom Fixtures by Zurn
Washroom Fixtures by Sloan Valve
Washroom/Shower Partitions by American Specialties
HVAC Units by AAON
HVAC Units by LG
HVAC Control Devices by LG
ADA/Compliance Equipment by ASSA ABLOY
Draperies/Blinds by Draper
Lockers by ASI Storage Solutions
Signage by InPro
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Marsh Industries
Wire Management by Legrand
Wire Management by Hubbell Wiring
Acoustics/Sound Systems by AVL Systems
Benches/Site Furnishings by Landscape Forms
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