Lake Superior State University

Crawford Hall of Science, Michigan USA

The campus consists of older and dignified historic structures. The design builds on the intrinsic attributes in more modern form of the traditional architecture by taking design cues from the old Fort Brady campus buildings. This brings a contemporary look, yet steeped with historic reference.

The project includes biology, forestry, fire, science, zoology, chemistry, geology and computer laboratories, plus a geological museum, planetarium and a substantial nursing component. The project is the largest in Lake Superior State University’ s history. To best utilize space, the new addition was designed to accommodate the most heavily serviced laboratories, while the renovated areas generally due to space restrictions include simpler classroom and lecture type uses. This project won david ELLIS architecture the coveted ‘Laboratory of the Year Award’, the only ever awarded to a Canadian Architect.

architect of record
Ellerbe Becket + Gunn Levine + epa
interior design, laboratory design and project management
david Ellis architect

Awards
Laboratory of the year 2000 to David Ellis Architecture Inc. 
For Interior Design - American Woodwork Institute award David Ellis Architecture Inc.
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