UNM Centennial Engineering Center, Albuquerque NM 

The building fits gracefully within a family of beloved original buildings

The Center's design, rooted in the architectural tradition of New Mexico and the John Gaw Meem established 'pueblo revival' style, adds subtle details that provide a contemporary flair. The set-back third floor defines openness and light with its stretch of shaded windows.

The Center's contemporary interpretation of the vernacular style incorporates battered earth-toned stucco walls and rolled parapets. The building adheres to modern principles of sustainable design, allowing natural light into every space while rigorously controlling the intense sunlight conditions on all exposures. 

A Commitment to Maximum Design Flexibility for Science and Research

The building design incorporates two large lab blocks in an uninterrupted modular arrangement joined by two narrower wings of offices and instructional space. The wings join together to form an open air courtyard.

Two entry towers define the engineering complex. One tower welcomes visitors at the campus perimeter, adjacent to the Dean's Suite. The other tower, accessed through a newly landscaped engineering green and an experimentation area is on the inner campus side.

A transparent student/faculty lounge positioned adjacent to this entry provides views to both the green and the courtyard.

Courtyards provide spaces that bring all engineering disciplines together and facilitate education beyond the classroom

The building supports the Department's emphasis of integrating all engineering levels

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