Seaton Hall and Seaton Court Renovation and Expansion

Kansas State University

Location	Manhattan , KS United States 40° 46' 59.016" N, 73° 58' 16.4964" W See map: Google Maps Kansas US
Size	201,453
Completion Date	2017
Project Type	Interiors, Restoration Renovation, Higher Education, LEED
Services	Architecture, Interiors

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Description

Over the last decade, the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University has risen in stature and recognition among the nation’s design programs, and the program’s home in the historic Seaton Hall complex came to no longer support the college’s needs. Each semester, APDesign students, faculty, and visitors together explore the potential of design to impact human experience, health, and happiness – the new and renovated facility is born of these same pedagogical objectives.

The new addition stitches together the two renovated historic buildings of Seaton East (1908) and Mechanics Hall (1874), and is punctuated by “The Jewel,” a transparent, three-story social container and entry courtyard that assumes the new face of APDesign. Located in the heart of the campus network, the facility is situated to become a hub of interdisciplinary interaction, engaging KSU in a unified expression of innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

Architect: BNIM Architects + Ennead Architects

Quotes

"We're proud of our new facility, showing tradition and modernity in harmony together." -Dean Tim DeNoble, KSU College of Architecture, Planning, and Design

Metrics

100% of design studios and faculty offices have access to natural daylight 40% water use reduction 50% potable water reduction (achieved via site — underground water storage tank and rooftop irrigation cistern) 114.8 kBTU/SF/year energy use 21% energy savings from baseline Visits of potential students increased from 190 in the 2014-2015 academic year (before the new facility opened) to 270 in 2017-2018 Number of new applications increased from 372 in fall 2015 (before the new facility opened) to 430 in fall 2018 Student enrollment increased from 711 in fall 2016 (before the new facility opened) to 766 in fall 2018 Walk score: 76; Bike score: 52

Awards

Association of General Contractors – Kansas

Building Award

2018

ASLA Prairie Gateway Chapter

Honor Award, Design

2018

AIA Kansas

Honor, Design Excellence Awards

2018

ASLA Central States

Merit Award, Design (unbuilt)

2016

https://www.bnim.com/sites/default/files/project_pdfs/seaton-hall-renovation-and-expansion.pdf

Seaton Hall Renovation + Expansion

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