Danforth University Center at Washington University

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Concrete Strategies performed the structural concrete and flatwork for this for this new 116,000-square-foot, multi-purpose facility at Washington University.

The project involved three distinct but intertwined components: the demolition of Prince Hall, the construction of a three-story underground garage, and the Danforth University Center (DUC) project features a reinforced concrete structure with a granite stone façade and is located directly above the parking structure. CSI completed the entire three-phase project in just 26 months.

The university center offers students and staff a vibrant place to meet, relax and spark inspiration and creativity. The facility houses WUTV-TV, the Student Life newspaper, the student union, student and faculty dining areas, conference rooms, campus life offices, a game room and a common area.

The facility achieved LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and was the first LEED Gold building on the Danforth campus. LEED certified construction is part of the University’s strategy to reduce its environmental impact, manage its financial resources and improve indoor environments. Other LEED projects that Clayco has worked on for Washington University in St. Louis include Stephen F. and Camilla T. Brauer Hall (LEED Gold), Phase 1 of the South 40 project (LEED Silver), Phase 2 of the South 40 project (LEED Gold) and Preston M. Green Hall at Washington University School of Engineering (LEED Gold).

CLIENT

Washington University in St. Louis

LOCATION

St. Louis, Missouri

SIZE

115,880 SF

KEY FACTS

  • Architect: Tsoi Kobus & Associates

AWARDS

Midwest Construction – Best of 2008 Awards