Concordia University STEM Facility

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This project consisted of an approximately 56,000 sqft. addition to the original science building located on the Concordia University campus in Seward, Nebraska.  The addition provides classroom, lecture, collaboration, and office space.  As part of the project, the existing 29,000 sqft. science building underwent significant renovations as well.

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The addition structure consists of structure steel supporting concrete on metal deck for the floor system.  The roof consists of open web steel bar joists supporting metal roof deck.  A portion of the roof also consists of concrete on metal deck in order to dampen vibration and sound from mechanical equipment located on the roof.  Exterior walls were clad in architectural precast concrete wall panels.

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In the original building, the lecture hall was removed and the floor infilled to capture additional square footage.  A portion of the existing roof was removed and replaced with structural steel beams supporting concrete on metal deck to support new mechanical units and dampen their vibration and sound.

 

Key structural design items on the addition are the use of special concentric braced frames to resist seismic loads.  This was done to minimize effects on foundations and reduce overturning at braced frames.

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Architects:  Sinclair Hille Architects

Dates Completed: 2019

Location: Seward, NE