University Center, Western Colorado University
| Client: | Western Colorado University |
| Location: | Gunnison, CO |
| Type: | New Construction |
| Project Size: | 69,000 |
Western Colorado University’s innovative University Center was designed to harmonize with the diverse climatic conditions of its Rocky Mountain campus. The collaborative center not only offers a cozy retreat from the unpredictable elements but also boasts captivating outdoor spaces for year-round enjoyment.
Addressing the campus’s significant temperature fluctuations, which can swing almost 40 degrees overnight, the University Center utilizes passive cooling techniques without relying on mechanical refrigeration. To combat the chilly winter weather, the building incorporates in-floor radiant heating, ensuring a comfortably warm environment.
The University Center serves as a vibrant hub for student life. The building includes a marketplace, residential and retail dining, coffeehouse, movie theater, and versatile meeting spaces. The facility also houses several ballrooms and student leadership offices, fostering a supportive and engaging campus community.
Addressing the campus’s significant temperature fluctuations, which can swing almost 40 degrees overnight, the University Center utilizes passive cooling techniques without relying on mechanical refrigeration. To combat the chilly winter weather, the building incorporates in-floor radiant heating, ensuring a comfortably warm environment.
The University Center serves as a vibrant hub for student life. The building includes a marketplace, residential and retail dining, coffeehouse, movie theater, and versatile meeting spaces. The facility also houses several ballrooms and student leadership offices, fostering a supportive and engaging campus community.
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