Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will

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  • Architects: Perkins&Will
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  123000 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Kevin Scott
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Parklex Prodema, Skyfold, Vitro®, Interface, 9Wood, Adobe, Armstrong Ceilings, Centria, Corian Quartz, Creative Materials, Daltile, Forbo, Hartung Glass Industries, Henry Company, Laminam, Mobil-Flex, Montigo, Mutual Materials, NorthClad, Oldcastle Building Envelope, +10
  • Lead Architects: Anthony Gianopoulos, David Damon, Ryan Bussard
  • Design Team: Perkins&Will (Anthony Gianopoulos, David Damon, Ryan Bussard, Jennifer Miller, Francesly Sierra, Carolina Otero, Heather Miller)
  • Clients: Eastern Washington University
  • Contractor: Leone & Keeble
  • Engineering: Coughlin Porter Lundeen (Structural & Civil), MW Engineers (MEP)
  • Landscape: Swift Company
  • Elevator/Acoustics: The Greenbusch Group
  • Lighting: Blanca Lighting
  • Food Service: Stafford Design Group
  • City: Cheney
  • Country: United States
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Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will - Exterior Photography, Facade
© Kevin Scott

Text description provided by the architects. The Pence Union Building (PUB) redesign renovates and rebuilds the existing footprint of the original 120,000-square-foot building, built in 1968. The new renovation and addition transforms the outdated student union into a state-of-the-art, light filled and amenity-rich space, creating a home away from home for students at Eastern Washington University. 

Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will - Interior Photography, Beam
© Kevin Scott
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Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will - Interior Photography
© Kevin Scott

Previously called one of the 20 “most appalling excuses for architecture on college campuses” by MSNBC, the PUB has been described by students as “dark,” “confusing” and “maze-like,” and well in need of an upgrade. The original architecture was based on trends from prevailing student union models of its time, whit cast concrete and brick walls, small windows and discrete, private areas to accommodate small groups of students.

Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will - Interior Photography, Stairs
© Kevin Scott

The redesign turns the 1968 approach on its heels and creates an easy-to-navigate, open-concept layout that is infused with natural light. A contemporary addition of aluminum, glass, and wood connects the structure from the inside and out and knits the salvaged elements of the 1965 building into a seamless whole. Expansive glass walls line a new atrium space to ensure the student organizations are highly visible—promoting interdisciplinary chance meetings as well as the cornerstone of future relationships.

Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will - Interior Photography
© Kevin Scott

Redesign features include, Spacious and natural light-filled atrium with a central staircase with seating that serves as a gateway from academic campus to residential halls; Expansive dining area that wraps the atrium with a variety of eating and lounge seating options; Comfortable and playful commuter lounge for students to hang out, study and wait for public transportation; Modernized multipurpose room with a stage for music performances and speaking engagements; New green roof with an artistic array of local plantings; Open market with grab-and-go groceries and healthy food options.

Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will - Exterior Photography
© Kevin Scott

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Address:Cheney, Washington 99004, United States

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Cite: "Pence Union Building Renovation / Perkins&Will" 01 Jan 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/952996/pence-union-building-renovation-perkins-and-will> ISSN 0719-8884

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