University of Illinois at Chicago, Academic and Residential Complex (UIC ARC)

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A $95 million public-private partnership\nallowed the team and university leadership to explore merging two campus\nbuilding typologies into one development."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"At 200,875 square feet, the new building is divided into a 554-bed\nresidence hall for undergraduates and a two-story academic building. The\nacademic portion contains a series of formal and informal learning spaces,\nincluding two flexible classrooms, two active learning classrooms, and two\nsizable turn-to-team classrooms. Break-out spaces are interspersed throughout\nthe building to encourage collaboration between students and encourage interactions\nwith faculty."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is a great urban project and not typical in a university setting. Its classrooms, where a lot of attention was clearly paid, are optimized for learning.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The campus masterplan was also developed by Netsch, who developed a\nconcentric organization of the campus, like a stone dropped in a pond, where\nlow-rise academic buildings stand at the center and taller student-support\nbuildings ripple out into Chicago. The complex\u2019s massing adheres to this idea,\nwith its academic side oriented to the academic core and its 10-story\nresidential tower toward the greater city. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Though it\u2019s inspired by the university\u2019s architectural legacy, the\ndesign for the complex departs from its larger brutalist vocabulary. Its siting\noffers optimal solar orientation that mitigates heat gain, while extensive\ndaylight studies shaped the design of the complex\u2019s exterior fins that draw in\nnatural light while blocking glare. Expanses of glass on the ground floor and\nthroughout the academic spaces are a stark contrast to other buildings nearby. On\na lush, landscaped public plaza, passersby are treated to glimpses of student\nactivity in the complex. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Its facade and interior designs reflect the geometric movement\ndisplayed in Netsch\u2019s famous \u201cfield theory\u201d and distinctive architecture. To\nmaintain consistency with existing campus buildings, the team employed precast\nconcrete but with a lighter and more transparent approach. The team worked\nclosely with a subcontractor to develop three adaptable pre-cast forms that\ncould be manipulated to produce the 70 panel types that comprise the facade,\nthe modularity of which allowed for a streamlined construction sequencing. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In its construction, the complex demonstrates how integrated planning\ncan be joined with a P3 delivery method to address the trio of academic,\ninstitutional, and developer goals. With a lack of state funding for capital\nprojects, it is a model for innovation despite a stymied state system. "]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and accompanied by searching questions, the Framework seeks to inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Integration"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Was there a design charrette? 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"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Building performance transparency steps taken:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Present the\ndesign, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the office."]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned\nto the profession."]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the public.\u200b"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Disclaimer"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"This information is being provided as a convenience and has been prepared by third parties. It is provided for informational purposes only. Providing this material does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AIA of any of the information. AIA bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of this information. Please use at your own discretion."]]]]},"title":"Framework for Design Excellence"}]