Panel Presentation, “Mass Timber in the Midwest: Value + Distinction Through the Lens of Two Projects” will explore the multiple perspectives to building with Mass Timber. Tom will be discussing the construction and sustainable process behind the University of Arkansas Adohi Hall, recently built and ready for occupancy this fall. The Adohi Hall is the first Mass Timber Living and Learning space in the nation.

Register to attend here: http://www.aiakc.org/event/woodworks-mass-timber-in-the-midwest-value-distinction-through-the-lens-of-two-p%7csep-12-2019_at_0830am_utc

The Center for Engineering, Innovation, and Sciences provides a home for the next evolution in the collegiate study of multiple engineering disciplines. As the Institute’s program transitions from engineering technology to engineering and innovation, this four-story, 75,000-square-foot building comprises a dynamic environment for multi-disciplinary collaboration among students of biology, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and two of its newest programs, biomedical engineering, and biological engineering.

The Center is located on a midblock site at the heart of the Institute’s urban campus and plays a pivotal role in the campus plan. The building acts as a filter between two sides of the extended campus—the quad and the city—and strengthens the pedestrian pike that links them.

Read Article Here: https://nerej.com/leers-weinzapfel-designs-wit-s-center-for-eis 

The nation’s first large-scale mass timber residence hall project and living learning setting, Leers Weinzapfel is leading a design collaborative including Modus Studio (Fayetteville, AR), Mackey Mitchell Architects (St. Louis), and OLIN (Philadelphia), in the realization of this new campus gateway project. The 202,027-square-foot Stadium Drive Residence Halls will create a new residential college with emphasis on a creative live learn environment within a relaxed, informal, tree-lined landscape that re-conceptualizes university housing.

Watch Video by University of Arkansas Housing Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=56&v=keQxTaxJ4bw

See video here: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/60-minutes-mit-media-lab-making-ideas-into-reality-future-factory-2019-08-04/

In association with Maki and Associates, Tokyo, Japan

University of Arkansas recently gave a LIVE tour of our new project, the Adohi Hall, the first large-scale mass timber residence hall/ living learning setting in the US.

View video here: https://www.facebook.com/uarkhousing/videos/vl.373507463365829/918578755169660/?type=1 

See podcast here: https://shoptalkpodcast.com/podcast/advancing-the-timber-agenda/ 

“In Lowell, Massachusetts, a Historic Facade now Conceals a Modern Theater. As part of a $20 million gut renovation, Leers Weinzapfel Associates inserted a 20,000-square-foot egg-shaped theater into this 1876 building” – Metropolis Magazine

Read Article Here: https://www.metropolismag.com/architecture/richard-nancy-donahue-theater-design/pic/58286/ 

The new 10,592-square-foot chiller plant, a component of the university’s 2012 Campus Master Plan, is designed to increase the reliability and capacity of chilled water service throughout the growing north campus core by reimagining the existing regional plant it replaces.

Read Article Here: https://informedinfrastructure.com/48798/leers-weinzapfel-associates-completes-umass-amherst-north-chiller-plant/

Kevin Bell, AIA, Associate, held a presentation and workshop on facade research and development of Dartmouth College Dana Hall at the recent Facades+ Conference in June 2019.

Learn more about Dartmouth Dana Hall here: https://www.lwa-architects.com/project/dartmouth_dana_hall/

Winne Stopps AIA, LEED BD+C will be presenting on Layering Functional Patterns in one of three “Talk of the Town”  symposium panels at the Facades Plus Boston Conference on June 25.

Learn more and register here: http://facadesplus.com/boston/