Whitcomb Art Center, Knox College

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For decades, the department had been\nhoused in makeshift facilities that were neither adequate nor healthy. Prior to\nthis project, students were spread across several awkwardly repurposed\nbuildings. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new LEED Gold\u2013certified facility\nintegrates the college\u2019s studio art and art history departments, placing them\nin a light-filled, cost-effective modern building anchored by a landscaped\nevent and work courtyard. It also serves as a bridge that welcomes the diverse\ncultural identities found throughout surrounding neighborhoods, connecting the\ncollege\u2019s academic campus, Galesburg\u2019s business core, and an adjacent\nindustrial district. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Driven by an extremely tight budget, the center\nis crafted from pre-engineered metal that allows it to blend into the\nsurrounding fabric. It helps erode the historic implied boundary between the\ncollege\u2019s academic realm and the grounded attitude of artists, makers, and\nindustrial fabricators. Skylights draw in northern daylight along the\nbuilding\u2019s sawtooth roofline, while reclaimed brick and salvaged wood accents\nmark the center as a hardworking and efficient building that transcends its\ncontexts. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Through the pre-engineered metal\nsystem, the building offers optimal structural performance using minimal\nquantities of steel. The systems and materials inside are exposed and often\naccentuated, most notably in the tapered columns exposed at the distinctive windows and\nthe use of board-formed concrete for the main stair. The assemblage of humble\npieces lends the center a sense of warmth, texture, and history. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis attractive project overcame a\nlean budget with creative use of a pre-engineered building and purposeful reuse\nof materials.\u0022 - Jury comment "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In consolidating the college\u2019s art\ndepartment, the center plays a significant role in catalyzing a sought-after\ncreative and entrepreneurial culture. Inside, open stairs, intimate seating,\nand public pinup areas encourage collaboration between students and faculty\nmembers as they circulate through the building. The vibrancy of the community\ncontained within and a responsiveness to the natural environment are evident in\nthe center\u2019s dynamic fa\u00e7ade,\nwhich is composed of sliding panels that serve as sun-shading devices that can\nbe adjusted as the seasons change. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe design is flexible, and they are already\nmaking adjustments to the building. It is organized well and has a good\nrelationship to the outdoors.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Since its completion, the new center\nhas broadened the department\u2019s exposure to the wider campus community,\nattracting students who previously might not have enrolled in art classes. In\naddition, the more regional art community uses the building for special events,\neducational pursuits, and a seasonal artist-in-residence program. "]]]]},"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\nprinciples of good design in the 21st century. 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