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INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS ATELIER THIRTY YEARS AS CLIENT ADVOCATE
This year, IAA is celebrating 30 years. Since
office walls. In order to achieve fully-integrated
1988, our practice has grown and evolved,
designs bettering the lives of those they
but to be sure, not at the expense of the
serve, we are constantly engaged with one
convictions on which it was founded. We are
another, our clients and the greater university
committed to excellence, and inspired by
communities with which we work. Our
the people and communities surrounding us.
intimate involvement and genuine investment
Collaboration is paramount to our process as
culminate in authentic and cohesive spaces of
IAA’s studio culture reaches far beyond our
purpose.
We realize that the increasingly holistic approach
student housing complete with classrooms, offices
and responsible solutions that create meaningful
to a college education and campus experience
and meeting spaces wherein both academic as well
moments of impact.
means creating spaces, which can be constantly
as personal growth is nurtured.
reinvented - lobbies, dining halls and even corridors
IAA has worked with a breadth of higher education
transformed into study rooms and social lounges;
This is just a snapshot of the modern campus where
clients to realize more than 100 campus projects
ampitheatres where students can congregate,
today’s students expect more. We are committed
ranging from lecture halls, seminar rooms and
create and discuss; interactive and modern
to evolving with shifting cultural and pedagogy
laboratories, to dining facilities and commons
learning platforms within lecture halls and labs; and
trends, and passionate about providing innovative
areas, student housing and recreation facilities.
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oftentimes, it is rooted in the
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built environment. IAA’s technical
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take a project at face value, but
knowledge
order to align with and surpass
instead examine it thoughtfully in
process has ensured the longevity
goals is one of our greatest
order to understand how we can
of dozens of campus landmarks.
passions. We have worked with
elevate and improve upon the
individual academic departments
user experience.
communities and
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development
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to develop programs suited to their unique needs, as well as large-scale master plans helping to attract and retain talented students.
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PROCESS C ULT IVAT E - CL AR IF Y - CR EAT E - PR OGRESS
A Client-centric approach, 30 years in the making.
Regardless of scope, with each new project, ours is a four-step process. For 30 years, we have made it a point to be each client’s greatest advocate. Everything we do is in anticipation of, or a reaction to, our client’s unique wants and needs. Therefore, our process is built around them. We begin by cultivating authentic and meaningful relationships based on a deep understanding of a client’s current status, history, and future objectives. We then explore the why, what, and how of a project - those elements that differentiate the client and their goals from others. Next - strategy. What will the user need, which markets are served - based on this - imagine optimal functionality. Finally, it’s time to move forward. We hand over a project only once we are certain our client’s needs are met, questions answered, and outlook bright.
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A V I A T I O N B U I L D I N G University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 9
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C O L L E G E A V E N U E H O U S I N G University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 11
A R T S , C U L T U R E + U R B A N E N G A G E M E N T IAA teamed with Snøhetta to design a concept for UMKC’s new Downtown Campus for the Arts where music, dance, theatre, and visual arts would converge at a point that our team fondly dubbed the Crossroads Kitchen - a vibrant, interactive, and authentic manifestation of the community’s arts scene where ideas develop, percolate, and take hold. We approached the design believing that creative expression is not the sole domain of the designer. Rather it is a product and process of collaboration among all participants.
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“The Department of Residential Life has been pleased with the results of new construction and renovation projects completed under the direction of IAA. We particularly appreciate their team skills in identifying needs and meeting stated project goals while maintaining high standards for innovative and functional buildings.�
University Director of Residential Life
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H A W T H O R N H A L L University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
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R E C O G N I Z I N G + C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N E X I S T I N G A S S E T S At TSU’s Centennial Hall (opposite page), our team recognized some outstanding existing elements that could be updated and reinterpreted to fit a modern space. Details were restored and painted as spaces were further infused with contemporary flare with thoughtfully placed lighting, wallpaper and mosaics, tiling and more to give this mid-century hall a youthful update. At UMKC’s Cherry Hall (this page), we renovated offices, meeting and seminar spaces belonging to three different academic departments (for under one million dollars), delivering maximum impact. The removal of non-structural CMU walls, and the addition of transparent dividers, modern lighting, and minimalist detailing completely opened up and brightened the space, making it a far more cheerful and productive workplace.
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F O R M F O L L O W S F U N C T I O N The guest experience at the Universityo f Missouri-Columbia’s Sabai Dining was paramount to our team’s design process. It is a sophisticated and fresh take on what campus dining can be. The space is reminiscent of a neighborhood bistro or favorite cafÊ. The refined and soothing aesthetic program is inspired by the authentic South Asian fare served. Our team delivered a space wherein students want to be, both during mealtimes and otherwise.
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E M E R S O N H A L L Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO
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W A T E R S H A L L Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
B L O C H H E R I T A G E H A L L University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
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OPTIMAL APPROACH
ACADEMIC BUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI . MAY 17, 2013
THE RECONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION OF SWALLOW HALL
OPTIMAL APPROACH
MAINTAIN ORNATE ROOFS ADDITION + RENOVATION OF BASEMENT UTILIZE ATTIC SPACE INFILL NOTCHES
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A F R E S H T A K E O N A C A M P U S L A N D M A R K Swallow Hall was failing to meet modern functional needs and expectations, and required more flexible and varied work spaces to accommodate research, study and student development. In order to deliver more usable square footage but without drastically altering the building’s footprint, IAA strategically raised a section of the roof and lowered the subteranean floor - providing an additional 8,000 sq. ft. Additionally, given Swallow Hall’s advanced age (123 yrs) our team wanted to insure another century of longevity, and as such made the decision to essentially reconstruct the entire building before renovating the interior. To achieve this, exterior masonry walls were fully grout-injected and then braced as the two-story interior structure and roof were moved. The entire interior was reconstructed with a cast-in-place concrete structure. A number of sustainable design elements were incorporated, and as much original material and architectural features were salvaged as possible. Any new materials were evaluated and specified to meet recycled content, regional priority and low-emitting goals. Inside, our team worked closely with University staff to develop spaces able to properly serve multiple academic departments. The entire interior was renovated, and now consists of intimate seminar spaces and classrooms, interactive lecture halls, interdisciplinary research and resource areas, labs, offices and lounges. The primary focus for the interior was to design interactive and flexible spaces able to adapt with ever-evolving pedagogy trends. Programming encourages a hands-on approach to education, wherein students learn through doing. Academic and technical spaces are light and open, and surrounded by support areas where students can continue to learn, collaborate with one another, or simply relax and recharge between sessions.
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G O I N G G R E E N Sustainable design is central to IAA’s mission to serve as our clients’, as well as the greater community’s greatest advocate. Delivering solutions that improve upon user wellbeing is an exciting and purposeful challenge for our team. At Wolpers Hall at the University of MissouriColumbia, we incorporated recycled elements and sustainable elements throughout. Additionally, we installed sensored drinking fountains, self-regulated outlets and other smart devices that educate students and cut down on excess. The building, along with neighboring Johnston Hall, also renovated by IAA, received LEED Platinum certification. 30
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J O H N S T O N + W O L P E R S H A L L S University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
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A FRESH TAKE
Regardless of scope, with each new project, we are never
starting from scratch. There are always elements that work, and which we want to reinforce. At the same time, we identify opportunities to resolve issues or enhance new ideas. As an example, at MU we designed a new pedestrian bridge to discourage illegal street crossings along a busy road. The mandated clearance above the roadway was 17 feet. We were challenged to provide a solution, which students would actually use, and that also satisfied ADA requirements without an elevator. To sufficiently increase sidewalk elevations and achieve the proper length, we developed a curved ramp within a constrained site, which was across from a popular dining hall - and here, we recognized an opportunity. The simple bridge and ramp evolved to include an entire ampitheatre as the long, sinuous ramp forms the spine of the venue where students now study, eat, and hang out.
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FIT THE BOX
S T R A T E G Y
PRIORITIZING AMENITIES
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STAKEHHOLDERS - GROUP A
STAKEHHOLDERS - GROUP B
MOVIE THEATER GAME ROOM BUILDING LOUNGE (5) STUDY ROOMS COFFEE BAR (2) SMALL COMPUTER LABS CONVENIENCE STORE PLAYGROUND SMALL KITCHEN FLOOR LOUNGE CAFE / SPORTS BAR LAUNDRY ROOM
MOVIE THEATER GAME ROOM BUILDING LOUNGE SEMINAR / CLASS ROOM
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MOVIE THEATER GAME ROOM BUILDING LOUNGE OUTDOOR LOUNGE (2) STUDY ROOMS FLOOR LOUNGE CAFE / SPORTS BAR LAUNDRY ROOM SMALL LAUNDRY ROOM CONVENIENCE STORE VENDING
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MOVIE THEATER GAME ROOM BUILDING LOUNGE BAR FITNESS CENTER CONVENIENCE STORE SMALL KITCHEN VENDING GROUP STUDY ROOM (2) STUDY ROOMS LAUNDRY ROOM SMALL COMPUTER LAB SMALL KITCHEN
C R E A T I N G A V I S I O N Experience has taught us how to gather useful user information. For instance, students typically do not attend open houses, and surveys often lack quantifiable results. Instead, exercises like “Success Factors,” “Fit the Box,” or “Headliners,” actively engage students and garner a wealth of information in the process. Online tools like blogs have also proven effective, providing a convenient platform where students can share ideas, comments, and concerns, and even self-facilitate discussions. This provides invaluable, sincere information as items that are truly important to the user group, and sometimes not previously broached by the team, are introduced. As a project progresses into schematic design, we produce alternatives for client feedback. Although it can be challenging to engage students at this stage, simple, impromptu strategies can be effective. As an example, with one past client we hung boards within a dining hall and provided color-coded stickers (green = like, yellow = maybe and red = no). These boards, along with comment boxes, allowed students to share their priorities anonymously, providing honest responses. We have relied on variations of this exercise to help in the selection of floor plan alternatives, site locations, and even a theatre renovation where students were given the chance to test and choose seating options. We believe no idea is too big or small to elicit feedback from those most affected.um.
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BIG BANG! Brilliant Solution, Iconic Statement “If HUD Loses These Kinds of Projects, Opportunity Dwindles”
“Collaboration & Partnership at its Best”
“New Fishin’ Hole and Exciting Destination”
”Connecting Green Space to Urban Core” “Gateway to a New Renaissance in Neighborhood”
“THE NEXT COOL NEIGHBORHOOD” “Breathing Life Into the Kessler Plan”
“Role Model of City and University Partnership” “Mobility: Transportation that Includes All Forms of Getting Around a City”
“Federal Partnership Invests in KC Community”
“KC’s Most Diverse Community” Safety First: Independence & Paseo Reinvisioned”
“Can New Intersection Spur Economic Development?” “Evolution of Urban Transportation” “IT’S FINALLY DONE!” “Transit Harmony” “No More Collisions...of Cars”
“MOVE OVER STL, THERE’S A NEW GATEWAY” “NEW FRONT DOOR FOR PASEO BLVD” “Improved Access Leads to
Thriving Local Business”
“KC Independence & Paseo: Not Just for Hobos” “An International Marketplace Brings the World to Our Community”
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L E T T H E M S T A N D . L E T T H E M S T A N D F O R A T H O U S A N D Y E A R S . At the University of Missouri, six limestone columns are all that remain of Academic Hall, the first building erected on the campus in 1843. On January 9, 1892 a fire consumed and destroyed the entire building. Despite plans to tear them down, Columbia citizen, Jerry Dorsey passionately argued for the Columns’ preservation. Board President, Gideon Rothwell was so moved by the events that he had a complete change of heart, uttering the line, “Let these Columns stand. Let them stand for a thousand years.� Since then, the campus has taken shape around the iconic landmark. After being asked in 2008 to evaluate the stability and condition of the Columns through various methods, IAA has been monitoring and caring for the landmark through a series of repairs ever since. Most recently last year, our team performed a comprehensive masonry conservation of the Francis Ouad Columns. As an iconic landmark representing the entire state, preserving their visual characteristics was critical. For this reason, we adopted a minimally invasive conservation approach, relying on both traditional, as well as innovative methods. A number of delaminated stones were pinned back, some through the use of stainless steel, orthopedic surgical bone screws, and secured to the shafts. Additionally, three different grouts, depending on the size of fracture, were used to seal the cracks and prevent moisture penetration. The subscribed masonry conservation was of monument quality, and will ensure decades of longevity. Additionally, the installation of GIS survey prisms to monitor shifting and rotation will allow noninvasive analysis of future issues, providing our team the opportunity to proactively treat them in years to come.
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J E S S E H A L L University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO: For preservation and restoration projects, our team uses findings from field investigations to prepare a thorough report outlining problems, as well as solutions. Typically, this will include annotated images, which best illustrate deficiencies found during our investigation. Additionally, color coded elevations illustrate what type of issue - masonry, mortar, etc. - is present. Next, our report will outline a list of prioritized repairs, which takes into account a number of concerns, including budget, schedule, and best practice approach. For instance, we understand that not all updates can be made all at once. Our report will outline a smart approach for
Indicates area in need of most significant repair
addressing each, which will ensure that each phase of repairs properly resolves an issue, and also does not impede subsequent updates (e.g. masonry repairs today do not have to remedy structural issues once more funds are available later on.
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B L O C H H E R I T A G E H A L L University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
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T H E D E V I L I S I N T H E D E T A I L S The English Gothic structure dedicated to the 117 University of Missouri alumni and students who lost their lives in World War I is decorated with elaborate gargoyles, eagles, soldiers, emblems and other masonry carvings. The University commissioned IAA to conduct a thorough historical investigation and technical study of the tower and its site, and devise a plan for its complete architectural restoration. Our team prepared a meticulously-detailed restoration plan. Decorative stone elements that had fallen off were reattached. Masonry tuck-pointing and innovative cleaning techniques were utilized. Stone pieces that were beyond repair were replaced with carefully selected alternatives picked from the same quarry as the original stones. The tower’s clock and bell, which had not been functional for years, were cleaned and restored. Spalled concrete on the deck below the bell was removed and repaired in order to ensure structural stability. Stained glass transoms were removed, cleaned and reinstalled. Windows were replaced with double-pane, energy-efficient ones, helping to maintain the original, historic windows’ narrow sightlines. All work ensured long-term cost savings for the University, and preservation of an important campus landmark.
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