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Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Caltech The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture 41 Cooper Square Deichmann Center for Social Interaction & Spitzer-Salant School of Social Work Harvard NW Science Building Kroon Hall, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies LASALLE College of the Arts Francesco Bellini Life Sciences Building and the Cancer Research Building St. Edward's University New Residence and Dining HallSherred Hall Price Center East Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Caltech
Completion Date: December 2008
Client: California Institute of Technology
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Program: A 100,000-square-foot academic building with a 148-seat auditorium, library, classrooms, offices, conference rooms, and basement-level laboratories.
Design concept and solution: The Cahill Center was constructed on Caltech’s newer southern campus. While obviously modern, it was designed to visually connect to the university’s historic northern campus, whose 1917 master plan was created by Bertram Goodhue. The Cahill Center’s north-south orientation, horizontal layout, and scale refer to the historic Spanish and Mediterranean influences of the northern campus. The exterior cladding—red fiber reinforced cement panels—was selected for its recycled content and clean finish. Inside, the building offers a collaborative environment for a dozen different academic departments. The ground level includes a library and auditorium—public spaces that facilitate spontaneous interaction between students and faculty. Glazing provides natural light and views to athletic fields and the San Gabriel Mountains.
Gross square footage:
100,010 sq. ft.
Site size: 1 acre
Total construction cost:
$42 million
Architect:
Morphosis Architects
2041 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
T:(310) 453-2247
www.morphosis.com
www.morphopedia.com
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