Joukowsky Institute
9. April 2010
Like a building within a building, Anmahian Winton's design for the Joukowsky Institute at Brown University presents an exterior "façade" to an interiors project. The architects answered some questions about the design.
Reading Room
Photos: Peter Vanderwarker
What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project?
RFQ/RFP/Interview process. AW was one of five firms considered.
2nd Floor Library
Can you describe your design process for the project?
The project is an adaptive re-use of an historic Greek Revival building - one of the oldest on the Brown University campus. We restored the exterior and completely gutted the interior of everything except the masonry walls and roof structure. Our approach was to establish a design vocabulary that would both dovetail and contrast with the existing building, as well as a new spatial order within the building that would support cross-pollination between research and teaching.
Mezzanine
How does the interior compare to other projects in your office, be it the same or other building types?
This project approach is similar to other adaptive reuse projects that we have done, and reflects a general strategy of contemporary intervention within a recognizable historic host, and the exploration of the relationship between shells and liners. And like other projects we developed a kit of parts or system of construction to support those relationships.
Second Floor Plan
(Drawing: Architect)
How does the project relate to contemporary architectural trends, be it sustainability, technology, etc.?
The building will be LEED Gold certified, and will exceed the University's sustainable mandates.
Mezzanine Floor Plan
(Drawing: Architect)
Building Section
(Drawing: Architect)
Joukowsky Institute
Brown University
2010
Providence, Rhode Island
Client
Brown University
Architect
Anmahian Winton Architects
Camebridge
Design Principal
Nick Winton, AIA
Alex Anmahian, AIA
Project Architect
Joel Lamere
Project Manager
Aaron Bruckerhoff
AIA, LEED AP
Project Team
Makoto Abe (Project Designer)
Aaron Stavert
AIA, Sabah Corso
Structural Engineer
Richmond So Engineers
MEP/FP Engineer
RDK Engineers
Landscape Architect
Hines Wasser Associates
Lighting Designer
LAM Partners
Interior Designer
Anmahian Winton Architects
Contractor
Shawmut Design & Construction
Construction Manager
Shawmut Design & Construction
Building Area
15,000 s.f.