University of Tennessee Zeanah Engineering Complex

Knoxville, Tennessee

Firm

McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects and Interior Designers

Client

University of Tennessee

Area

232,250 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$107,490,000

Completion Date

08/2021

Design team
Civil & Environmental Consultants (Civil); Newcomb & Boyd (MEP); Ross Bryan Associates (Structural); Ross/Fowler (Landscaping); West, Welch, Reed Engineers (Mechanical Engineering)

In collaboration with SmithGroup, McCarty Holsaple McCarty designed the University of Tennessee Zeanah Engineering Complex to contain flexible laboratory spaces, laboratory support spaces, general-purpose classrooms, reconfigurable collaborative spaces, innovation labs, makerspaces, and administrative spaces. The facility is a new gateway to the Tickle College of Engineering and home to the top-ranked Department of Nuclear Engineering. It provides state-of-the-art instructional spaces along with research and development spaces for the department, including safe and secure laboratories handling isotopes.

Three floors of Active Learning Classrooms are dedicated to Engineering Fundamentals. A robust audiovisual infrastructure and an AV control interface are carefully planned for flexible space usage. The design and function are focused on innovative hands-on learning, student and faculty research needs, technology-rich learning spaces, and long-term flexibility to optimize adaptation to emerging programs and technologies.

This facility incorporates sustainable elements such as the university’s first major green roof. Adhering to the university’s sustainability goals, the facility meets the Tennessee Higher Performance Building Requirements and the State of Tennessee Sustainability Design Guidelines.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

SmithGroup

Capacity

3,269

Cost per Sq Ft

$463.00

Featured in

2023 Architectural Portfolio

Interior category

Technology/STEM Centers

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Shaw
Flooring by Mannington
Brick/Masonry by Evans Limestone
Brick/Masonry by General Shale
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Ceramic Tile by American Olean
Door Hardware by Architectural Builders Hardware (ABH)
Door Hardware by Adams Rite
Door Hardware by ASSA ABLOY
Door Hardware by Hager
Door Hardware by Best Access Systems
Door Hardware by Ives
Door Hardware by LCN Closers
Door Hardware by Allegion
Door Hardware by National Guard Products
Door Hardware by Trimco
Door Hardware by Von Duprin
Doors by Metal Products Inc.
Doors by Eggers
Doors by Overhead Door
Elevators by KONE
Insulation by Icynene
Insulation by Atlas Sound
Movable Partitions/Walls by Hufcor
Movable Partitions/Walls by SkyFold
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by Zurn
Roofing by Hydrotech
Roofing by Ludowici
Roofing by Johns Manville
Windows by Kawneer
Windows by Graham Architectural Products
Lighting & Accessories by Finelite
Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting
Emergency Lighting by Beghelli
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Tyco
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Viking Corp.
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Ames Fire & Waterworks
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Nibco
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Kennedy Valve
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by AGF
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Wheatland
Locks by Von Duprin
Locks by ASSA ABLOY
Cafeteria Furniture by Leland
Classroom Furniture by MooreCo
Classroom Furniture by Cramer
Classroom Furniture by KI
Classroom Furniture by Haworth
Classroom Furniture by Conductor Training Tables
Office Furniture by Davis Furniture
Office Furniture by Global Casework
Office Furniture by OFS
Office Furniture by Herman Miller
Office Furniture by Spacesaver
Science Furniture by Sandler Seating
Drinking Fountains by Elkay
Washroom Accessories by American Specialties
Washroom Fixtures by Zurn
Washroom Fixtures by Elkay
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products
Clocks/Time Management by Primex Wireless
HVAC Units by Johnson Controls
HVAC Units by York
HVAC Control Devices by Johnson Controls
IAQ Devices by Johnson Controls
Draperies/Blinds by MechoShade
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge
Signage by APCO Signs
Waste Receptacles by Rubbermaid
Benches/Site Furnishings by SiteScapes Inc.
Bicycle Racks by SiteScapes Inc.
Brick/Masonry by General Shale
Walls/Wall Materials by Reading Rock
Plumbing by Rain Bird
Waste Receptacles by SiteScapes Inc.
Lighting & Accessories by Bega
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