ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº is proud to announce that has been awarded theÌýArchitecture MasterPrize Award 2024Ìýin theÌýEducational Building category for their exceptional design ofÌýFranklin’sÌýMcNeely Center of Ideas & Imagination. This innovative 6,200-square-meter project comprises two distinct structures that blend form, function, and sustainability. The first, a curvilinear volume made of translucent U-glass, houses key community spaces such asÌýanÌýauditoriumÌýand aÌýgym. The second structure is a more private block with 29 residential units, featuring a pigmented striped concrete facade.
A standout feature of the McNeely Center of Ideas & Imagination is its dynamic system of white photovoltaic louvers, which track the sun’s orientation, providing shade for the glass facade while generating energy. This reflects the university's commitment to sustainability and innovation in design.
Since its opening, the McNeely Center of Ideas & Imagination has become a vibrant hub on campus. TheÌýP. Gregory Warden Student LoungeÌýis a central venue for meetings, ceremonies, and workshops, as well as a space for students to study and unwind. The recent opening ofÌýtheÌýPascalÌýTone Fitness Center and the soon-to-be-openedÌýRosa, a multipurpose auditorium that can be used to screen films or host performances,Ìýadd further value, offeringÌýnew and improvedÌýspaces for events and activities thatÌýwillÌýenhance the Franklin community's experience.
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