College of
Design King
Pavilion
This simple 2-story form on the north side of the existing 6-story College of Design facility adds studios around a central core space that functions as a flexible experimentation space.
The center volume allows daylight to penetrate deep into the center of the building, while windows are organized to capture daylight into each studio classroom. The building essentially requires no electric lighting during daytime hours, and is naturally ventilated with automatic window and mechanical system controls. A vegetated roof reduces heat island affect and reduces storm water needs on the property. To ensure a high level of indoor air quality, all interior finishes & cleaning products selected for the Pavilion are low or no VOC. These materials were also chosen for their durability, guaranteeing a long life cycle and reduced maintenance for the university. All studios have operable windows that can be controlled by the building occupants. Individual temperature controls and task lighting have been provided in each studio to ensure occupant comfort. Controllability of building systems is part of the "living laboratory" concept at the foundation of the Pavilion's design: the building itself serves as a teaching tool.