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ABOUT US Neumann/Smith Architecture is a distinguished design firm noted for its creativity in achieving client goals. That creativity has distinguished our work for five decades, earning the firm over 200 awards including the prestigious AIA Michigan Architecture Firm Award and numerous features in the international architectural press. We have received commendations for exemplary teamwork including Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards. Our expertise in addressing technical issues and our ability to manage complex projects have been recognized by several Build America and Build Michigan awards from the Associated General Contractors of America. Founded in 1968, Neumann/Smith continues to build on its history of design excellence with a talented group of individuals who share an unwavering commitment to exceptional service and the highest standards of professional practice. The firm specializes in architecture, planning, interior design and historic preservation for corporate and municipal offices, mixed-use developments, multi-unit housing, parking structures, commercial and retail centers, and higher education facilities.
We provide comprehensive architectural services. Our focus on architecture allows us to excel in our profession. It gives us the freedom to bring together the best engineering and specialty consultants to meet the unique needs of each project. Our architects and interior designers are skilled in master planning, site evaluation, feasibility studies, space planning, architecture, interior design, and project management. Collaboration is a routine part of our practice. We typically hire civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects with experience that best matches the needs of a project, and often utilize the consulting services of nationally renowned specialists in audio and visual technology, data and communications, lighting, and acoustics. Our long-term working relationships with many of our consultants provides the efficiencies and integrated communication typical of a large A/E practice, plus the creativity and checks and balances of independent firms.
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FOCUS ON: YOUR VISION We recognize that our value to you as a consultant is not achieved by “dictating design,” but rather by shaping your vision with our collective expertise and experience, resulting in the desired image with an assurance of operational performance. Our design process begins by listening. As we focus our efforts on planning and design, we challenge each decision with as many alternatives as possible and present clients with multiple options for consideration, noting the advantages and disadvantages of each. Our goal: • Provide the appropriate space needs efficiently and comfortably • Establish proper space adjacencies to enhance the social landscape • Optimize space flexibility to accommodate future change • Create interior character to portray the appropriate image for the desired community • Optimize views to the outdoors and daylight • Ensure code compliance to create a safe environment • Utilize energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems and investigate life cycle costs associated with different options • Incorporate “green” building design principals where appropriate to minimize negative affects on the environment • Integrate finishes and materials that are timeless, durable, and easily maintained
Smart Design. We bring a unique value-driven mind-set to every project. Extensive experience working with developers, where time is money, makes us different. We’ve learned how to do things smarter to get the most value out of every budget dollar. We were early leaders in fast-track, team-construct, design/build-GMP and mechanical/ electrical design/build approaches and have established new precedents with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), a fundamentally different approach to the design and construction process. We leverage smart technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and organize in smart ways to reduce waste, maximize efficiency through all phases of the project and optimize project results. Sustainable Solutions. “Green” strategies are an integral part of every design. We know that even small measures can make a big difference over the lifetime operation of a facility. Over half of our architects and interior designers are LEED Accredited Professionals and our portfolio of work includes two million square feet of LEED rated projects. Technical Capabilities. We are proficient with major Computer Aided Design Systems (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs including the latest versions of Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and AutoCAD, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suites for the production of contract documents and schedule tracking. To help our clients visualize their projects, we have in-house expertise in SketchUp, Rhino, Autodesk 3D Max Design, Lumion, ReCap, Point Cloud Data and Apple QuickTime VR, tools used to generate three-dimensional CAD modeling, photo realistic renderings, animations and interactive simulations of sites, exterior and interior spaces. Many of our clients rely on our sophisticated in-house computer capabilities to support their marketing and fundraising campaigns.
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CAMPUS ARCHITECTURE THAT INSPIRES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE Neumann/Smith has provided planning and design services for new buildings and major renovations on college and university campuses totaling over $700 million. We’ve designed classrooms and lecture halls, student centers, research and science laboratories, computer labs, libraries, fitness centers, dining halls and cafés, social lounges, museums and galleries, conference centers, faculty and administrative offices, and student housing. Our reputation for smart design approaches result in distinctive buildings with exemplary teaching, learning and living environments. Michigan State University, 1855 Place, Mixed-use development of housing, office, retail and parking on a 39-acre site (1,000 beds), LEED Silver, East Lansing, MI Oakland University, Hillcrest Hall Student Housing and Dining Facility (220,000 sf, 728 beds, 385 units), LEED Gold, Rochester, MI Northern Michigan University, Career and Engineering Technology Facility, Marquette, MI Central Michigan University, South Quad Student Housing Addition & Dining Facility Renovations (500 bed addition), Mt. Pleasant, MI North Central Michigan College, Administration and Classroom Building (65,380 sf), Petoskey, MI Lawrence Technological University, Nursing Lab Renovations (2,400 sf), Southfield, MI Hillsdale College, Mauck Hall Renovations, Hillsdale, MI Northern Michigan University, The Woods Student Housing (6 Buildings, 352,727 sf, 1,229 Beds), LEED Silver, Marquette, MI Mid Michigan Community College, Master Plan, Harrison, MI Ferris State University, College of Engineering Technology, Swan Technical Arts Building Renovation and Addition (77,444 sf), LEED Silver, Big Rapids, MI North Central Michigan College, Campus Master Plan, Petoskey campus as well as satellite locations in Cheboygan and Gaylord, MI Ferris State University, Campus Master Plan, Big Rapids and Grand Rapids campuses, MI Wayne State University, Student Center Renovation (197,000 sf), Detroit, MI Ferris State University, University Center Renovation (140,995 sf), LEED Gold, Big Rapids, MI
DIME Detroit Institute of Music Education (20,000 sf historic renovation), Detroit, MI
Ferris State University, Library for Information, Technology and Education (185,000 sf), Big Rapids, MI
Ferris State University, Information Technology Services Building, Big Rapids, MI
Wayne State University, South Village Parking Structure (920 Cars with 7,000 sf Retail), Detroit, MI
Northern Michigan University, Jamrich Hall (126,112 sf), LEED Certified, Marquette, MI
Wayne State University, School of Business Administration (130,000 sf programming and conceptual design), Detroit, MI
Michigan State University, The Vista at Shaw Hall (38,610 sf dining hall renovation), LEED Gold, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, Old College Field Training Facility (8,800 sf), East Lansing, MI
Wayne County Community College District, Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Educational Center (80,000 sf, Hannah-Neumann/Smith), Detroit, MI
Wayne State University, Campus Fitness Center (68,000 sf), Detroit, MI
Northern Michigan University, West Residence Hall Renovations, Marquette, MI
The University of Michigan-Flint, First Street Residence Hall (309 Beds), Flint, MI
Northern Michigan University, Northern Center Renovation (156,000 sf), Marquette, MI
Oakland University, Hill and Van Wagoner Halls Infrastructure Study, Rochester, MI
Northern Michigan University, University Center Pub & Social Center Restaurant, Marquette, MI
Michigan State University, University Village Student Housing (304 Beds), East Lansing, MI
Northern Michigan University, Marketplace Quad Dining (1,000 seats), Marquette, MI
EdR, The Courtyards Student Housing, (900 Beds, 331 Units, 198 Car Parking Garage), Ann Arbor, MI
Central Michigan University, Graduate Student Housing (164 Beds, 110,198 sf), LEED Platinum, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Zaragon Place Student Housing (248 Beds, 66 Units, 40 Car Parking Garage, Fitness Center, Retail), Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Technological University, Hillside Place Apartments (196 Beds, 74,788 sf), LEED Gold, Houghton, MI
Zaragon West Student Housing (182 Beds, 99 Units, Retail, Parking), Ann Arbor, MI
Oakland University, Oakview Hall, (530 Beds, 272 Units, 173,765 sf), LEED Gold, Rochester, MI
Wayne State University, South Residence Hall (465 Beds, 241 Rooms), Detroit, MI
Ferris State University, Michigan College of Optometry (91,000 sf), LEED Gold, Big Rapids, MI
Wayne State University, North Residence Hall (370 Beds, 190 Rooms), Detroit, MI
Ferris State University, Interdisciplinary Resource Center (70,500 sf), LEED Certifiable, Big Rapids, MI
Eastern Michigan University, School of Music Renovations, Alexander Building (3,000 sf), Ypsilanti, MI
Washtenaw Community College, Larry L. Whitworth Occupational Education Building Renovation (80,000 sf), Ann Arbor, MI
Oakland University, O’Dowd Hall Nursing Lab Renovation (2,137 sf), Rochester, MI
Lawrence Technological University, Technology and Learning Center, (101,000 sf), Southfield, MI
St. Clair County Community College, Office Renovations (7,500 sf), Port Huron, MI
Michigan Technical Education Center, Oakland Community College (44,000 sf), Auburn Hills, MI
The University of Michigan, School of Information North Renovation (20,000 sf), Ann Arbor, MI
The University of Michigan, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building Renovation, (220,000 sf ), Ann Arbor, MI
Oakland University, O’Dowd Hall Renovation, (12,200 sf), Rochester, MI
Wayne State University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (270,000 sf), Detroit, MI Ferris State University, Center for Student Services (60,000 sf adaptive reuse of Timme Library), Big Rapids, MI The University of Michigan-Dearborn, University Center Renovation (85,140 sf), Dearborn, MI
Oakland University, Chemistry/Biology Lab Renovations (18 Laboratory and Teaching Spaces in 4 Buildings), Rochester, MI
Ferris State University, Jim Crow Museum, (3,400 sf), Big Rapids, MI Lawrence Technological University, Nursing Lab Renovation, Southfield, MI Wayne State University, Oakland Distance Learning Center (100,000 sf), Farmington Hills, MI
LOCATION East Lansing, Michigan SIZE 450,000 sf, 429 units, 926 beds(housing) 102,000 sf (office building) 880 space, 2-story parking structure 39-acre site LEED SILVER
The new “Gateway” to campus supports MSU’s mission to be Bolder By Design by enhancing the student living-learning experience and advancing the university’s culture of high performance.
Michigan State University
1855 Place
Michigan State University’s new development, across from the Breslin Center, frames the area and acts as a gateway to the campus. With Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) and MSU Athletics administration finding a new, consolidated home at the site, not only are residents able to easily secure tickets to the next big game, but the benefits of this new collaborative and efficient workspace are felt across the university. The residential mixed-use development includes 429 units in 10 separate apartment buildings comprising 450,000 sf of housing, a 102,000 square foot office building for RHS and Intercollegiate Athletics, event ticketing sales, RHS retail space, a community garden, town homes and plenty of open common green space. It also incorporates 1,200 surface parking spaces and 880 structured parking spaces. The total project includes over 39 acres of development. Options include one bedroom studio apartments, four-bedroom town homes and larger two or four-bedroom apartments, and offer students better access to a variety of amenities supporting student success. The development offers a flexible concept, designed to provide a customized experience for both single students and student families in an accessible, walkable, urban setting. New facilities offer a blend of study and community spaces, supporting a new vision for how MSU students live, work and play.
LOCATION Big Rapids, Michigan SIZE 89,938 sf 42,803 sf (addition) 47,135 sf (renovation) LEED SILVER
Demand for welding and manufacturing programs at Ferris State University drove this project, creating a space that attracts and maintains students and faculty.
Ferris State University
Swan Annex Renovation and Expansion Originally built in 1966, the Swan Building is home to several of Ferris State University’s College of Engineering Technology programs. This renovation spans a portion of the building, known as the “Annex,” that housed the Mechanical Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs that had simply out grown their space. The Annex required major renovations including complete building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety system upgrades, and the addition of a resistance lab, additional laboratory space for special purposes, along with a laboratory for dies and molds. The project included floor plan reconfigurations, an approximate doubling of space available for Welding laboratories, upgrade of building envelope and interior finishes as well as replacement of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E). In addition, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems were upgraded with energy efficient systems that now meet the programmatic requirements and reduce operational and maintenance costs. To better serve the students, a pedestrian bridge was located on the North side of the SWAN Building at the second floor, which serves the existing 5 story SWAN Building and the SWAN Annex.
LOCATION Rochester, Michigan SIZE 290,000 sf 7-Stories 188 Suites 756 Beds 28,468 sf Dining Center 4,261 sf The Hive Cafe (combination cafĂŠ and convenience store) 4,350 sf Multi-purpose Room LEED GOLD
Built into a hill on the south side of campus, Hillcrest Hall combines housing, dining and academics, strengthening the Oakland University student and community experience.
Oakland University
Hillcrest Hall
Oakland University’s (OU) goal is to provide high quality, affordable housing and dining facilities for up to 4,000 residential students by 2030. To help achieve that goal, the new Hillcrest Hall is an enticing option for sophomore and junior students to enhance the perception of campus housing as a full-service, living and learning environment. Designed in mind for students seeking further independence, features include: • Suite-style living arrangements for four people sharing a private bathroom • In-room kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators • 400-seat “all you can eat” style dining center (set up in pods featuring eight food stations) • 100-seat micro-restaurant and convenience store (The Hive) • Multi-purpose and event space • Classrooms (four academic spaces) • Fitness center • Expansive main lounge with computer access and printing station • Additional study lounges on upper floors • Common areas and community kitchens • Laundry facilities on each floor An outdoor linear plaza also provides flexible exterior open space for special events and group activities. This new student housing destination, located on the southern residential quad, aligns harmoniously with exterior building design standards to create consistency across OU’s campus.
LOCATION Rochester, Michigan SIZE 28,468 sf Dining Center 4,261 sf The Hive Cafe (combination cafĂŠ and convenience store) 4,350 sf Multi-purpose Room LEED GOLD
Hillcrest Hall offers Oakland University students multiple dining options: an expansive 400 seat dining hall, a “grab and go” micro-market, and private dining event space.
Oakland University
Hillcrest Hall Dining and Micro-Market The new Hillcrest Hall residential community offers Oakland University students and visitors multiple dining options in a variety of flexible settings. Located on the first floor of Oakland University’s largest residential complex, a new 28,468 sf all-you-can-eat dining center completes this dynamic full-service, living and learning environment. The dining hall, which seats 400 and is open to the public, features eight food stations including a pizza bar, salad bar, home-style station, breakfast nook, dessert bar and the “G8” bar, an allergen-free station for those with dietary restrictions. An array of seating configurations cater to both large and small groups and offer dynamic views to the outdoors, the popular grand stairway and a fitness center above. At Hillcrest Hall’s main entry (on the third level), a combination café and convenience store, named “The Hive,” is prominently located and transparent as you approach and enter the building, instantly greeting residents and visitors. This 100-seat micro-market caters to a grab-and-go audience, can serve as an informal meeting space, or social gathering hang-out. The design makes creative use of the space below the buildings grand stairway, carving out a large multi-purpose and event area which is available to the University and student organizations for special dining occasions, offering a higher level of privacy and more personal dining experience.
LOCATION Marquette, Michigan SIZE 156,000 sf LEED CERTIFIED
A key gathering place for not only the campus community, but for Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula as well, the new Northern Center functions as the front door to the university.
Northern Michigan University
Northern Center
A new, welcoming and attractive front door to the University, the building serves the University and region as a first-class conference and event center, and serves as a gathering space for students to meet, relax, study, and socialize. Originally constructed in 1959 with subsequent additions in 1964 and 1966, the Don H. Bottum University Center was a gateway to NMU’s campus and was in need of a significant renovation and modernization. Utilized as a gathering and convention venue for not only the campus community, but for the region and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Center’s conference spaces and public areas lacked in appeal, capacity, and amenities seen in most modern facilities. Neumann/Smith helped NMU create a new and modern venue for the university, region and Upper Peninsula that attracts students and the community. To increase student traffic to the facility, the student enrichment and organization space was enhanced and made more visible. A student activity zone was also created for students to relax and socialize outside of class. To enhance the center’s large-scale group gathering capabilities, existing break out and meeting rooms were upgraded and enlarged. A more welcoming prefunction and networking space was also incorporated. Truly unique to the center is a new exterior facade constructed at the main entrance, creating a significant identity and showcasing the activity within. The project also included the elimination of existing deferred maintenance items and updates of all building systems including building code and accessibility deficiencies.
LOCATION Marquette, Michigan SIZE 352,727 sf 1,229 Beds 6 Buildings LEED SILVER
The Woods three residence halls consist of six buildings, all having four floors with a central corridor connecting them to a common Marketplace area.
EdR/Northern Michigan University
The Woods
Northern Michigan University’s new residential community, The Woods opened its first phase in Fall 2017. The second phase, including an amazing common area called, The Lodge, opened in January of 2018, and the final phase opened in August of 2018. The three residence halls (Birch Hall, Cedar Hall, and Maple Hall) consist of six buildings, all have four floors with a central corridor connecting them to a new culinary experience called “The Lights” dining facility. The Woods also features a large multipurpose and student gathering space, “The Lodge,” with an outdoor patio, fireplace, study spaces, and the opportunity to host university events. There are also classrooms and a 24/7 front desk. Given NMU’s climate and atmosphere in northern Michigan, a lodge-type aesthetic (such as rustic chandeliers and decorations) was something desirable to the University and a look and feel that had been missing from their campus facilities. The new living-learning community certainly reflects the beauty and simplicity of the outdoors, and offers a variety of student suites, as well as individual apartments. In addition, there are a small number of private bedroom and bathroom units available for students with medical needs. The exteriors feature brick masonry along with large areas of glazing, while the entire housing community was designed to embrace walk-ability and connectivity to campus.
LOCATION Marquette, Michigan SIZE 126,112 sf LEED SILVER
Jamrich Hall is a leading example of active learning principles and the inclusion of technology in the learning environment.
Northern Michigan University
Jamrich Hall
Neumann/Smith transformed Jamrich Hall, the University’s primary general use classroom building, into a high tech, flexible, active learning environment. After completing the programming/study phase, Neumann/Smith recommended that greater efficiencies would be achieved with a new building than by renovating the existing one. In addition to being highly flexible and adaptable to changing innovations in teaching pedagogies and information technologies, the new building provides annual operations savings, improves opportunities for faculty-to-student collaboration by locating classrooms adjacent to academic departments, eliminates underutilized classroom space, achieves a campus-wide room utilization goal consistent with national standards, and provides new classrooms with a seating capacity sized to match enrollment. Features include:
One 500-seat lecture hall with a stage (to be used for instruction, movie showing, prominent speakers, etc.) Three 80-seat lecture rooms with tiered seating 24 active learning classrooms designed to encourage collaborative learning 106 administrative offices and support areas Three meeting rooms Nine teaching assistant suites Six informal learning areas in the large corridor areas New Starbucks A pedestrian link connecting Jamrich Hall to the Learning Resources Center also provides improved barrier free accessibility, as well as direct access to technology support services.
LOCATION Rochester, Michigan SIZE Over 500 Beds (272 Units) 173,765 sf LEED GOLD AWARDS President’s Award, Masonry Institute of Michigan
The “U” shaped structure connects all of the new housing units and shares common building areas, lobbies, lounges and services.
Oakland University
Oak View Hall Oak View Hall provides new housing options to support the University’s recruitment goals, to help retain students in their first two years of college, and to enhance the perception of the campus as a full service, living/learning environment. The quad is specifically designed for gathering space. An entry plaza provides open space for flexible exterior uses for special events, concerts and group activities. A lower plaza area includes hammocks (a student favorite) and a small patio for special events. The main plaza adjacent to the second floor lounges provides shade trees and moveable seating options near the central café and convenience store. Covered and un-covered bike parking areas are provided at multiple locations, with additional bike racks around the quad. A central lobby and lounge area is provided to unite all residents. A central café and sundry shop provides refreshments and provisions, while a lounge with a large screen TV creates a gathering space to watch the big Golden Grizzlies game. A gas-fired fireplace is provided in the café. A central reception desk, mail center and two management offices provide essential services and after hour access control. Horizontal silver sun shades protect large window south facing window openings in the lounge and will offer panoramic views of the campus and wooded ravine.
LOCATION East Lansing, Michigan SIZE 38,610 sf 2 Stories INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY (IPD) LEED GOLD AWARDS 2015 IES Detroit Illumination Awards - Special Citation Illuminating Engineering Society, Award of Merit
Shaw Hall has seen an increase in dining of 30% of non-Shaw residents since the renovation.
Michigan State University
The Vista at Shaw Hall The Vista at Shaw Hall is a new flagship central dining facility on the MSU campus, offering seating for 600 people in three distinct Marché style dining venues, each with its own daily menu, atmosphere and seating areas. The project involved renovation of the occupied main level dining area including a new kitchen and dishwashing area, student lounges, renovation of the East and West lobbies, a new loading dock, and modification to the terraced level to facilitate infrastructure improvements for the main level. The scope of the work included complete demolition of the existing dining hall down to the bare structure and the installation of new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. A temporary kitchen and seating area was installed on the first floor to serve students during the renovation. Paramount to the success of the project was the use of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), the first full IPD project on the MSU campus, and the first in the state of Michigan and nationally for a public university. Using the IPD approach, over 95% of commitments were kept during the design phase, only 13 RFIs were submitted (versus more than 300 typical on other MSU projects), and the cost of change orders fell below the 3% contingency. The Vista at Shaw at Michigan State University is a “Spartan Green” dining hall, executed with sustainable construction practices and promoting a variety of sustainable building features and programs. The project achieved LEED Gold. Among its energy-saving features: variable-speed fans that conserve energy; lowflow plumbing fixtures; light-emitting diode and low-wattage lights; and the use of reclaimed lumber from old demolished barns that trim much of the space.
LOCATION Marquette, Michigan SIZE 36,064 sf 800 seats
The modern design includes a physical connection to “The Woods,” the University’s newest housing development (also designed by Neumann/Smith)
Northern Michigan University
The Lights Dining Hall Designed as an active, dynamic building, NMU’s Northern Lights Dining facility houses spaces and amenities that cater to the needs of students and visitors while enhancing their overall dining experience. The modern design includes a physical connection to “The Woods,” the University’s newest housing development (also designed by Neumann/Smith), as well as a visual connection, complimenting the character and color of the new housing through the use of fiber-cement panels, decorative concrete block, brick banding, and precast concrete. The interior finishes feature wood, decorative porcelain tile, and bright colors, making the new space lively and engaging. As a differentiator from the campus’ other foodservice options, the restaurant-style experience allows students to reconnect and unwind. Through strategic adjacencies between dining and service environments, a variety of seating options that vary both in character and form are featured throughout the space, allowing for users to choose their preferred dining experience. In addition to contributing to the University’s master plan to move the student residences to the north end of campus, overall project goals include creating a food service facility competitive with other schools in the state to attract students, increasing the dining and service capacity, and creating a space which allows for users to move freely and improves customer flow.
LOCATION Big Rapids, Michigan SIZE 82,661 sf LEED GOLD AWARDS “M” Award for Excellence in Masonry Design, Masonry Institute of Michigan and AIA Michigan
This LEED Gold academic, laboratory and clinical facility features a bold arrangement of forms and the artful combination of metal panel, glass and brick.
Ferris State University
Michigan College of Optometry The design of the new 82,661 sf facility incorporates elements and materials common to neighboring buildings in a bold arrangement of forms. The lobby serves not only as a welcoming space, but a space vital to the function of the building itself. Considering that the majority of students spend their entire day within the building, the lobby was designed to provide a number of spaces for them to study, collaborate and socialize. Sheltered by deep overhands, high performance glass and sun-shaded window wall systems, the lobby provides comfortable, useful spaces for the students. This dynamic space features a monumental stair, which provides access to the classrooms and labs located on the second floor. The first floor is dedicated to a modern eye and vision care clinic. The second floor includes flexible flat-floored classrooms, a virtual classroom and a computer lab. The third-floor pre-clinic laboratory features teaching-in-the round, a one-of-a-kind optometric educational experience allowing the student direct line-of-sight contact with the professor from their respective optical lanes. Programmed as a more formal setting, the virtual classroom provides seating for 70 at fixed tables with movable seats. In addition to standard audio/visual equipment, the classroom is outfitted with cameras, sound recording and sound reinforcement technology allowing for distance learning opportunities. The LEED Gold building features a super energy efficient exterior envelope with an exterior wall R value that is 28% higher than required by the energy code. Overall energy performance is approximately 17.5% better than conventionally constructed buildings.
LOCATION Mt. Pleasant, Michigan SIZE 110,198 sf 164 Beds 94 Units LEED PLATINUM AWARDS “M” Award for Excellence in Masonry Design, Masonry Institute of Michigan and AIA Michigan, 2014
“This building will reduce our energy consumption by 36 percent, which is estimated to save us $52,000 annually.” Steve Lawrence, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management
Central Michigan University
Graduate Housing
Central Michigan University’s Graduate Student Housing project has become a shining example of sustainability in residential buildings. The project obtained Platinum Certification under LEED for Homes guidelines, making it the first Platinum LEED for Homes building in the Midwest. The student housing was designed to maximize fresh air indoors and minimize exposure to airborne toxins and pollutants, as well as save on costly resources like water and energy to reduce utility bills. The one, two, and four bedroom suites offer spacious great rooms with large windows overlooking landscaped green spaces. Active and passive outdoor recreation areas, a central mail center, and landscaped bio-swale are combined with dedicated parking areas for residents. Full kitchens feature polished granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and built-in pantry with recycling center. Each unit contains a laundry room with a side-by-side, full-sized Energy Star rated washer and dryer. Also included are a fully equipped fitness, a variety of small and large meeting rooms, and unique third-story roof terraces. The pedestrian scale buildings support CMU’s and the City of Mount Pleasant’s mutual goal of a walkable community. Universal Design practices and sustainable design measures were integrated into the design to create an energy efficient complex recognized by its tenants as a great place to live and by the community as a model for sustainable living.
LOCATION Houghton, Michigan SIZE 74,778 sf 194 Beds 53 Units LEED GOLD AWARDS President’s Award, Masonry Institute of Michigan and AIA Michigan Special Issue Outstanding Construction Project of the Year, CAM Magazine
Hillside Place combines the social benefits of traditional residence hall housing with the option of an independent apartment lifestyle.
Michigan Technological University
Hillside Place Residence Hall Michigan Tech’s Hillside Place offers a new type of campus housing, combining the social benefits of dormitory style housing with the option of an independent apartment lifestyle. The hybrid building fits into the University’s modern architectural style, but also evokes a unique “north woods lodge” aesthetic with forms, details, materials and finishes not typically used in student housing. The building contains private bedrooms with semi-private bathrooms and shared great rooms including kitchens. The building also includes a wide variety of common areas to enhance the live-learn experience. The upper lodge features a large lobby/lounge with kitchenette, fitness center, sauna and multi-function room. The lower lodge includes a lounge space, game room and meeting room. Laundry rooms, trash rooms, and quiet study lounges can be found on each floor. Common interior spaces are finished using highly durable materials. The flexible room design allows for conventional or lofted dorm room furniture.
LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 168,196 sf AWARDS Quality of Life, Project of the Year by ASCE Michigan The Association of College Unions International (ACUI), Facility Design Award of Excellence, 2017
The design responds to the needs of a commuter campus, and recognizes the growing residential population at the University.
Wayne State University
Student Center Renovation The renovation to WSU’s 40-year-old Student Center created a new “living room” of campus, providing exciting venues for student learning with state-of-the-art services and facilities. The design creates a vibrant, inviting identity to support the University’s recruitment and retention efforts. New venues include: student organization and leadership collaboration spaces; modern meeting, conference and banquet facilities; a new food court and additional dining venues; and new gaming and recreation destinations. Highlights include a redesigned food court; a new atrium on the building’s south end providing light and additional space; a new grand ballroom, perfect for holding largescale university events; a state-of-the-art student organization collaboration center on the third floor; two new feature staircases allowing better flow throughout the building; a lower-level activity zone offering a variety of recreational spaces, dance practice rooms, food services and lounge spaces; additional meeting and multipurpose rooms allowing more flexibility to student organizations’ needs for reservable space; increased square footage to provide more locations for students to lounge, study and engage; and relocated and redesigned areas for the Dean of Students Office, Student Center Administration and Universe IT. Exterior work improves both the efficiency of the building to save operational costs, as well as update the building aesthetic. The re-assignment of specific interior spaces better meets the University’s demands and increase flexibility of use while improving quality, variety, and wayfinding. The project also included the expansion and renovation of WSU’s Student Veteran Resource Center (SVRC). The SVRC includes nearly 3,000 sf of space dedicated to assisting veteran students as they transition from military service to civilian life and higher education.
LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 20,000 sf
A high-end music academy where local would-be musicians can learn everything from how to master their instrument to business skills.
DIME
Detroit Institute of Music Education Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) is a music college like no other – custom built for serious musicians who desire a long term, professional career in modern music. In honor of Detroit’s musical heritage, the Motown sound, and the city’s forward momentum, the decision to make Detroit the location for a new music school was an easy one for the owners. Founded by music industry veterans Kevin Nixon, Sarah Clayman and Bruce Dickinson, DIME offers advanced music students a college-style experience in contemporary music, with expert musicians and industry professionals teaching courses in guitar, bass, vocals, drums, songwriting and music entrepreneurship. Prospective students can pursue a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Creative Music Performance. A renovation of the historic 1896 Bamlet Building in downtown Detroit, the school occupies more than 20,000 square feet of space on four floors of the seven-story, building in Capitol Park at the corner of Griswold Street and Grand River Avenue. The space is now includes classroom and performance space, administration areas, and is equipped with a live stage and sound system. Additionally, the facility is now capable of hosting regular entertainment events.
LOCATION Big Rapids, Michigan SIZE 142,797 sf LEED SILVER
A complex renovation, the team surgically “cut out” parts of the existing structure that were beyond their useful life, and connected new elements which were most appropriate in scale, materials, and shape for the program functions.
Ferris State University
University Center Renovation Renovating the former Rankin Student Center (which received additions in 1960 and 1987) was identified as a priority in the university facilities plan after the University Center Renovation Visioning Task Force began a dialogue in late 2011. Originally built in 1957, the building was in need of once again becoming a stimulating student-centered academic environment. The Center had become dog-eared, disparate and disconnected – socially, physically, and functionally. During the course of design, program elements were studied, validated and prioritized. The site was never in question. It was in a prime location on campus. A complex renovation, the team surgically “cut out” parts of the existing structure that were beyond their useful life, and connected new elements which were most appropriate in scale, materials, and shape for the program functions. A comfortable “living room” for students to meet, relax, study and socialize, the University Center has been transformed into an architectural centerpiece to enliven the nearby quad and showcase the student life of FSU. It is the place to “see and be seen” and a hub for student life. The Center now provides a dynamic, student-centered facility that kindles learning opportunities and collaboration between students, faculty, and community. Organized along an internal “street” which flows from the campus ‘front door’ past the event rooms, gallery, and marketplace dining, the main street graciously steps down toward the center of campus to wrap along the quad in a dramatic double-height student lounge space. The transparency of the elevation into the quad-level lounge captivates the campus community as it displays student life 24/7. The new additions to the north and west seamlessly link many of the facility’s most important features and functions.
LOCATION Hillsdale, Michigan SIZE 21,968 sf 4 Stories 42 Units 53 Beds I Director Suite
Mauck Residence’s most notable feature is its extensive lobby, beautifully furnished in the style of the late 1920s when it was built. The nearly 80-year-old building now features more modern amenities, while still maintaining its classic antique feel.
Hillsdale College
Mauck Hall Renovations Neumann/Smith, along with Peter Basso Associates, worked together to update Mauck Hall (originally constructed in 1929 as a men’s residential hall). The timeless exterior of Mauck Hall has held up well and fits nicely into the strong Gothic style of architecture found throughout campus. The interiors were completely transformed to accommodate 42 new living units serving female students on campus. Consistent with other housing updates on campus, Mauck Hall now provides living, social and amenity spaces that meet with today’s student needs. The project included a complete gut with new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, flooring, restroom and showers, paint and casework. The building received all new boilers and mechanical units. Renovations included the Grand Hall and Solarium on the first floor, a renovation of the kitchen on the main level and basement, and a relocation of the laundry suite and fitness area. Interior finishes and common areas were also upgraded throughout to provide better amenities to students. Renovations such as the community laundry and bathrooms and other additions such as the fitness room in the basement help make a more social environment. “Mauck has always been that hidden treasure for the campus,” Associate Dean of Women, Rebekah Dell said. “After all the renovations and additions, now it’s not just this hidden treasure. Now it’s a shining gem on our campus.”
LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan SIZE 133,892 sf 14 Stories (182 beds)
Safe, secure, centrally located and packed with high tech amenities are just a few of the features that establish Zaragon West as a premier address.
Zaragon Holdings
Zaragon West Student Housing Zaragon West offers an alternative lifestyle for residents seeking dramatic and flexible living spaces in a state-of-the-art building. Safe, secure, centrally located and packed with high tech amenities are just a few of the features that establish Zaragon West as a premier address, becoming one of the first buildings to implement Ann Arbor’s goal of adding high density housing, structured parking and ground level retail space under the new A2D2 Core Zoning District Regulations. The thirteen story high building includes 99 loft apartments on floors 4-14 ranging from 629 sf for a one-bedroom unit with one bathroom to 1,356 sf for a four-bedroom unit with three bathrooms (198 beds total). The most common units offer 840 sf of living area in two- bedroom, two-bath unit configurations. The building features a ground level lobby, fitness center, and a NeoPapalis Pizzeria with seasonal outdoor dining on the corner, adding to the vibrant street frontage along this important urban intersection. Two levels of above grade parking for 40 cars are available for resident use.
LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan SIZE 1,000 sf Addition 80,000 sf Renovation
This vocational/technical facility renovation included new HVAC and electrical, and green features such as geothermal wells, green roof and rooftop solar panels.
Washtenaw Community College
Occupational Education Building Renovation Unique design elements in the once drab hallways and study areas bring new vibrancy to the place. These changes are both practical and whimsical. Practicality begins at the building’s main entrance in the updated lobby/study area. This new casual space with comfortable seating in gray and rich mahogany is perfect for small group discussions before or after class. The tables and chairs adjacent to it are great for spreading papers out for review, scrolling through social media, or enjoying a quick snack between classes. A touch of whimsy is found in the two hallways that connect to the lobby. Colorful graphic elements now showcase the programs taught there. The unexpected is found between the welding and automotive classrooms where a new mezzanine-level study has been built for students who take classes in that portion of the building. Most of the changes in the 29-year-old vocational/technical facility are underground, above ceiling, in the classroom, or on the roof including 140 geothermal wells, updated HVAC and electrical systems, a new roof combining a reflective, energyefficient material and a live vegetative system, and rooftop solar panels.
LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan SIZE 66 Units 128,300 sf 40 Car Underground Parking Structure AWARDS President’s Award, Masonry Institute of Michigan Pyramid Award, Best Project Team, Washtenaw Contractors Association
The architectural style combines traditional Campus Gothic typology with an edgy industrial loft aesthetic.
Zaragon Holdings
Zaragon Place Student Housing Neumann/Smith designed a new, privately developed housing project, centrally located in the heart of the University of Michigan’s central campus. The nine story high building, plus partial mezzanine creating two-story high penthouses on the top floor, features a dramatic glass lobby, and a 2-story ground level fitness center. The architectural style combines traditional Campus Gothic typology with an edgy industrial loft aesthetic. The project offers dramatic and flexible living spaces in a state-of-the-art high rise building. Lofts range in size from 917 sf for a two-bedroom unit with one bathroom, to 2,034 sf for a six-bedroom unit with three bathrooms, spacious lofts areas and two-story great rooms. The most common units offer 1,255 sf of area in a four-bedroom, two bath unit configuration. A high level of controllability of lighting and thermal comfort ensures building user control to maximize comfort while not wasting energy. Living spaces utilize operable windows for natural ventilation to minimize the consumption of energy and to provide fresh air.
LOCATION Southfield, Michigan SIZE 2,400 sf
Transforming a former IT and data center into a state-of-the-art nursing lab and training facility helped LTU establish themselves as a premiere nursing program in the State of Michigan.
Lawrence Technological University
Nursing Lab
Located in the former Donley Computer Center, Lawrence Technological University’s (LTU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is offered through a unique partnership with Ascension Michigan health system, the second in the State of Michigan to partner with a major healthcare provider. The 2,400-square-foot laboratory includes a simulated intensive care unit hospital room that features equipment normally found in a hospital setting. The remaining lab space is comprised of three bays with hospital beds, simulating a hospital triage or clinical setting, where students practice various healthcare skills. Dividing these spaces, a hollow, metal-framed, sliding glass door allows for multiple simulations at once. LVT flooring provides a creative and aesthetically pleasing solution to help give dimension while maintaining LTU’s budget. As means of preservation from the bulky equipment, complimentary protective wall covering was used throughout the laboratory. A conference room with a large monitor for debriefing students after practice sessions in the labs, along with 5 offices for the program’s director and accompanying leadership staff, and 3 workstations for teacher’s assistants in the student work space fill the remaining portions of the suite. Overall, the laboratory is an exemplary space to prepare students to meet the demands of healthcare’s evolving landscape while receiving LTU’s signature “Theory and Practice” education in a state-of-the-art facility.
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