The Welcome Center, located at the southeast corner of MD Anderson Hall, is formed by four elements: expansive quad-facing glazing, a mirror-clad column, interior curvilinear glazing forming four offices, and a monolithic welcome desk.
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Project
Rice Architecture Anderson Hall Renovation
What
Renovation of Welcome Center
Client
Rice University School of Architecture
Where
Loop Rd, Houston, TX 77005
Size
Undisclosed
Status
Completed Fall 2024
Team
Lap Chi Kwong, Alison Von Glinow, Nathan Geller, Steven Huang, Benjamin Luebkemann, Tianjiao Wang, Oana Giuglea, Jonah LaDuca, Jiachen Wang, Jerry Lopez, Sharp Architecture, National Structural Engineering, Inc., T&D Engineers, Threshold Acoustics, Tellepsen Builders
The Welcome Center, located at the southeast corner of MD Anderson Hall, is formed by four elements: expansive quad-facing glazing, a mirror-clad column, interior curvilinear glazing forming four offices, and a monolithic welcome desk. The former opaque brick wall of the south facade is replaced with two large glass panels, creating a welcoming and connecting experience for those coming from the quad. Inside, two curving glazed walls form the interior facade of four offices, encouraging visitors into the welcome center and giving accessibility to the staff. The mirror-clad structural column references the signature West facade of the Stirling and Wilford addition, while at the same time reflecting its surroundings.
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