Patterson Technology Center
Effingham, Illinois
Patterson Technologies is a national company providing software solutions, equipment, and supplies to the health care profession. The start-of-the-art building enables Patterson to simulate dental, veterinary, and rehabilitation environments that showcase the newest technology and seamless integration capabilities to its clients. A software usability lab allows developers to observe direct participant feedback and how users interface with the software in real-time simulations. The 100,000 square foot facility includes food service and fitness amenities and is designed to house 540 employees.
Patterson Technology Center sits at the edge of a natural birch forest and the building is tucked into a natural slope. There is continuous glazing from desktop to ceiling to provide views to the forest. The ecologically restorative landscaping concept utilizes low-maintenance buffalo grass and native prairie plantings with bioswales for storm water run-off.
On the exterior, a high-performance fiber-cement rain screen reflects Patterson’s technology ethos while imparting richness through variegated color and texture. The building is designed for flexibility with column-free spans from the core to perimeter walls. The project’s main entrance, training rooms, and cafeteria are offset to take advantage of views and create a hinge point for future expansion that aligns with the existing natural contours of the site.
Pierce College - Student Services Center Woodland Hills, CA
The new Student Services Center at Pierce College is prominently situated at the campus promenade. Human interaction is encouraged and the student experience enhanced by this new campus hub.
The building serves as a landmark for students, staff, and visitors entering campus. The design clarifies function and wayfinding and features walk-up windows and internet based services via computer stations. A welcoming, open courtyard conveys a relaxing and calm campus environment. The architectural vocabulary blends seaminglessly with the Mission-revival style of the original campus.
Harbor College - Library Learning Resource Center Wilmington, CA
The new Library Learning Resource Center at Harbor College will fulfill the goals of the Campus Master Plan. The building integrates with other new campus facilities to define a prominent new campus mall and its unique materials will showcase it as a landmark, sustainable building. It will provide students with a state-of-the-art, highly functional, pleasant, and inspirational learning environment
The south facade will serve as a prominent backdrop to the campus mall. It will be clad with a curtain wall of horizontal louvers to block the southern sun. A glass box will house the periodical reading room will protrude through stylish louvers and offer commanding views overlooking the campus. A suspended canopy of photovoltaic panels will cap this facade.
Straight-forward, user-friendly way-finding systems promote circulation flow. The main entrance opens to a dramatic atrium. This space will provide users with clear visuals to the upper level. The Learning Center adjacent to the Library Computing area will foster a lively and collaborative environment.
Patterson Tech Center video tour, a sustainable design that will enhance Patterson’s services, its community, and the environment.
