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Project • By Fluxwerx • Universities
Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center
Designed by NORR and Fishbeck, the new STEM Innovation Center at Wayne State University transforms what was a dated, seven-storey library into a state of the art, 116,467 sq. ft interdisciplinary teaching and learning hub. The building pushes the boundaries of what classrooms, laboratories, and collaboration spaces look like and function—aiding the university’s public research focus, while preparing students for successful careers in STEM industries.
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As learning spaces evolve from eyes-front classrooms into multifunctional workspaces, their lighting approach must support the various activities these environments demand. Flexibility, comfort, and performance are critical for productivity and we... More
Canada Science and Technology Museum
As you approach the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Facade System by Elemex provides a beautiful white surface that effortlessly amalgamates with the intricate angles of the building elevations and roof while doubling as a 250-foot long projection screen. The system was integral in the ability to include a lighting package within the walls and for the non-typical panels and mitered corners.
In 2015, NORR was tasked with an ambitious schedule to complete renovations for the Canada Science and Technology Museum in time for Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations in 2017. The project required: envelope upgrades, new mechanical and electrical systems, seismic upgrades, new entrance facilit... More