Crothers Science and Nursing Center

To keep their Science and Nursing programs competitive and cutting edge, Roberts Wesleyan hired SWBR to design a new building connected to the existing Smith Science Center to accommodate the new technologies and teaching methodologies the programs needed.

The new 2-story building is 44,000 SF of high tech, high concept spaces that facilitate hands-on teaching, housing science and nursing labs and auxiliary spaces, along with two state-of-the-art teaching labs: the Simulation Center, which provides real-time scenario-based nursing experiences; and the Practice Lab, a 12-bed, fully-equipped “hospital” with two private practice rooms and center classroom. Auxiliary spaces include a greenhouse, cold room for experiments, research labs, cadaver lab collaboration spaces, and a Home Health nursing simulation ‘apartment’. The building fosters collaboration by locating student commons and study spaces at major intersections throughout the building.

The Crothers Science and Nursing Center is a LEED Certified signature building for Roberts Wesleyan, elevating the institution to a new level of excellence, according to President, Deana Porterfield. “SWBR captured and designed an innovative academic environment that will enable the College to educate and attract future leaders in the health, science and technology industries.”

Details

  • Size44,000 SF
  • Cost 13M
  • Completion 2015
  • LEED LEED NC Certified

Awards

Rochester Chapter AIA Citation of Merit Award The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Rochester Chapter Lighting Design Award Town of Chili Beautification Award 2016