With the continual growth in the University of Texas student population, the new Student Activity Center serves as the “campus living room,” in the heart of campus. The facility provides numerous meeting and gathering spaces; building community. Overland Partners Architects of San Antonio, generated project goals and held design workshops to help meet the needs of the students.
Later in development, Studio8 joined the team to finish out the interior design for the building. Studio8 worked to enhance the inside-outside connection by pulling exterior finishes inside or mimicking rhythms. Durability and ease of maintenance were paramount, but material selection was kept very fresh and sophisticated with sparks of surprising color.
Location, Austin, Texas 2010
Scope, Student Activity Center, 149,000 s.f.
Program, Multi-Function Rooms, Informal Public Spaces, Auditorium, Open "Pod" Study Areas, Cafe, Faculty Offices, Legislative Assembly, Dance Studio, Meeting Areas
Services, Interior Design
Certifications, LEED Gold
Client, University of Texas
Team, Lee Ann McClanahan, Julie Petri
In collaboration with Overland Partners