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Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Valparaiso University Christopher Center for Library & Information Resources, Valparaiso, IN Completion: September 2004 Architect: EHDD Architecture, San Francisco Acoustics: Shen Milsom & Wilke, Chicago Size: 115,000 square feet The keystone of a $33 million update to university facilities, the award-winning Christopher Center is located near the revered university icon, Resurrection Chapel. The architecture responds with a monumental structure that has a strong dialogue with the chapel, but doesn’t upstage it. Working closely with EHDD, Shen Milsom & Wilke designed detailed interior finishes for several conference and boardroom spaces, including an auditorium, used for a range of functions--from guest lectures to grand musical performances. Special air-handling units were designed to quiet the building’s central mechanical systems. These were necessary to meet acceptable background noise levels in occupied areas. Outside, noise emissions were also evaluated to make sure they didn’t disrupt outdoor activities or affect surrounding buildings. The building won a 2005 Citation of Merit in AIA Chicago’s Design Excellence Awards. |
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