Health Sciences Innovation Building

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Educational Buildings
Firm LocationLos Angeles, United States
CompanyCO Architects
Lead ArchitectScott Kelsey, FAIA
Design TeamAssociate Architect: Swaim Associates | Structural Engineer: John A. Martin & Associates / Martin, White & Griffis Structural Engineers, Inc. | MEP Engineer: Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) | Civil Engineer: Engineering and Environmental Consultants (EEC) | Landscape: Wheat Design Group
ClientUniversity of Arizona

The University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building transcends norms in health sciences education and supports a holistic health sciences community. Its interprofessional learning and research spaces, variety of social spaces and multi-functional Forum foster discovery, collaboration and innovation among teams of health professionals in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Its design is inspired by the surrounding Sonoran Desert and the heritage of its Native American population.