Flexible, interdisciplinary facility encourages curiosity and learning opportunities in the sciences
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) wanted their new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) building to be a contemporary research and teaching facility that would strike a balance between flexibility, interdisciplinary, and high efficiency utilization of space. They engaged our designers to help realize this vision.
We began by carefully identifying and interpreting future needs during programming. Hosting discovery workshops, we worked with key stakeholders through early design to identify needs, build consensus, and produce a strong design.
The new STEM building will house general “high-flex” classrooms, instructional labs, research space, adaptable wet labs, and a variety of collaboration spaces throughout the building. Support areas will include instrumentation, cold, and dark-enabled rooms to conduct research and store materials in optimal conditions. In addition, a café, pre-function area, and classroom/meeting space will be located on the ground level.
The building design supports UNTD’s STEM education goals of creating upward mobility for a community of learners and first-generation college students by stimulating interest in the sciences and through recruiting, training, and employing a more diverse workforce.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Client
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- University of North Texas System
- Architect
- Stantec + HarrisonKornberg Architects
Tracy Eich, Senior Principal, Texas Design Leader
Architecture at its core is problem solving—but at its essence, it’s also a form of behavioral science, and the quality of the spaces we create affects the human spirit.
Gretchen Diesel, Senior Associate, Interior Design Lead
My job is to translate project requirements and client goals into the built environment.
Amy Holzle, Principal
Architecture is creating functional, inclusive, and beautiful environments, but in the end, designs impact students most—so they come first.
Todd Griffith, Senior Associate
Helping clients realize their visions continues to inspire me—finding a healthy balance between technology and design is my objective.
Cynthia Labelle, Principal, Buildings
My superpower is problem solving and creativity—I look for the big picture and work to connect the dots.
Michael Reagan, Vice President, Buildings
The laboratories we plan and design may ultimately contribute to the discovery of something that will significantly and positively impact our lives.
Carter Moore, Senior Project Architect
Have passion for what you do and where you work so that you not only do it well but enjoy what you do.
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