Cómo la reinvención y la transformación confluyen en el complejo Goldring / Woldenberg de la Universidad de Tulane
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A.B. Freeman es una escuela de negocios con cerca de 3.000 estudiantes cursando programas de estudios en todo el mundo. La renovación y expansión del Complejo Empresarial Goldring/Woldenberg responde al exponencial crecimiento del número de alumnos y a la evolución de la pedagogía de las escuelas de negocios. El proyecto transformó los dos edificios centrales, construidos con 17 años de diferencia y con alturas de piso a piso disímiles, en un vibrante centro de estudio y colaboración.
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Como en casa, en medio de los típicos robles de Louisiana
El nuevo complejo está ubicado dentro de un bosque de robles nativos y cuenta con 10 aulas vidriadas, 20 oficinas para profesores y más de 30 espacios colaborativos, un laboratorio de análisis financiero y una incubadora para nuevos emprendimientos. Inspirado en la forma curva de las copas de los robles, la fachada ondulada y acristalada del edificio de cuatro pisos ofrece una conexión visual con los majestuosos árboles y evoca el encantador Green Wave de Tulane.
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Una comunidad resiliente echa raíces
Como reflejo del modelo educativo innovador de Freeman, el nuevo complejo incorpora conceptos de sustentabilidad de última generación. La tecnología de su cubierta reflectante, sumada a los parasoles a lo largo de cada nivel, mantiene una temperatura agradable en el clima húmedo de Nueva Orleans. La forma cóncava y estilizada del muro cortina armoniza con los árboles del entorno y aumenta la eficiencia energética. El edificio cuenta con sensores de ocupación en dispositivos de iluminación y controles de aire acondicionado que permiten personalizar diariamente el uso de energía. El diseño de las ventanas protege el vasto ecosistema de la zona al reducir las colisiones de aves.
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“Considero que este edificio está generando un cambio importante en la cultura de Freeman, y ese cambio va a ocurrir a través de la manera en que las personas se involucran e interactúan.” — John Clarke, Vicedecano de programas de Posgrado y Educación Ejecutiva
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More About the Project
Project Team
- Fred W. Clarke FAIA, RIBA, JIA ↗
- William Butler, AIA, LEED AP ↗
- Patrick Fraher ↗
- Tammy Chuang
- Rustam Mehta
Principal Collaborators
- Architect of Record: Manning Architects
- Structural Engineer: Harmon Engineering and Contracting Co., Inc.
- MEP: GVA Engineering
Project Information
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Client: Tulane University
- Size: 92,091 sq. ft. / 8,547 sq. m.
- Completion: 2018
- Certification: LEED Gold
- Firm Role: Design Architect
Awards
- 2019, Merit Award Architecture, AIA New Orleans
- 2019, Merit Award Architecture, AIA Louisiana
- 2019, Merit Award Architecture, AIA Connecticut
- 2020, IES Illumination Award (Interior Lighting), IES Illumination Award
- 2020, Interior Lighting Award, Architect's Newspaper Best of Design Award
News
- Principal Project Photography: Jeff Goldberg/ESTO