The University of New Mexico
OP-1: Building Design and Construction

Physics and Astronomy Integrated Studies (PAIS)

• New
• 137,000 ft2 (12,728 m2)
• LEED Gold (certified 9/1/2021)
• The building is an interdisciplinary science center that was designed to include a high-performance section that meets very high standards for vibration and electromagnetic interference (EMI) criteria due to the sensitive nature of the experimentation and research that will take place in the labs. The building contains classroom space, meetings rooms, offices and research labs.

Clark Hall Phase II

• Renovation
• 37,600 ft2 (3,493 m2)
• LEED Gold (certified 4/3/2023)
• The original Clark Hall Chemistry Building on the University of New Mexico's main campus was built in 1940 by legendary local architect JohnGaw Meem. The historical building required renovations that advanced the technology as well as mechanic, HVAC, plumbing, and furnishings, while preserving the overall ambiance and intention of the Chemistry Department. Buildings constructed in this timeframe were often constructed with hazardous materials; it was imperative to the University that these were safely remediated and that all updates centered around energy and water efficiency. Today, Clark Hall is a state-of-the-art chemistry and biochemistry research facility.

School of Engineering Wet Labs

• Renovation
• 12,818 ft2 (1,191 m2)
• LEED Silver (certified 3/8/2019)
• The UNM School of Engineering Wet Labs project provided new engineering research lab spaces for the Chemical & Biological Engineering and Nuclear Engineering Departments. The project included spaces for Research Assistants and included the design of 7 diverse experimental laboratory spaces: Plasma & Thin Films Laboratory, Bioengineering Laboratory, Colloids and Interfaces Laboratory, Thermal Hydraulics Laboratory Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, Micro-engineered Materials Laboratory, Catalysis Laboratory, and the Radiation Detector Development Laboratory. The project required the provision of a new three story laboratory exhaust air shaft and an array of new rooftop exhaust fans which required careful coordination with floors and existing occupied laboratories above. The specific requirements surrounding coordinating the use and safety of hazardous chemical quantities within an existing building was especially important in the context of this renovation.

Johnson Center Expansion & Renovation

• New ((53,632 ft2)/Renovation (57,200 ft2)
• 92,700 ft2 (8,612 m2)
• LEED Gold (certified 2/16/21)
• The Johnson Center Expansion & Renovation Project included new construction, demolition, and partial renovation of the existing 300,000 GSF Johnson Center. Spaces in the new addition include new weight training and cardio fitness, indoor running, walking track, indoor cycling, the Bike and Outdoor Adventures Shop, and a new east entrance with lobby, social spaces, and exterior site amenities.

ROTC Education Complex

• Renovation (completed Spring 2024)
• 20,600 ft2 (1,914 m2)
• Built to LEED Silver (not yet certified -- in process)
• The new ROTC Education Complex encompasses a variety of essential features, including classrooms, offices for ROTC personnel and students, a conference room, and student areas.

Lobo Welcome Center

• Renovation (completed Fall 2024)
• 12,428 ft2 (1,155 m2)
• No green building standard
• The project renovated an existing building that dates from the early 1940s and is an example of John Gaw Meem’s historic architecture on UNM’s campus. Historic elements were retained and restored while the building received an addition, which serves as a gathering space for larger events. The LWC will provide a first landing place on campus for prospective students and their families. The renovation will communicate the University’s commitment to tradition and its pursuit of innovation in teaching and research. One architectural device to communicate this identity is the combination of historic architectural elements (existing Building 151) and new elements (landscape and addition). These are proposed as complementary elements which create a unique and rich experience for visitors for the campus.

College of Nursing and Public Health Excellence (CONPHE)

• New building (completed Fall 2024)
• 93,740 ft2 (8,709 m2)
• Built to LEED Silver Standard but not yet certified.
•  The three-story building includes classrooms, offices, community hubs, and a research wet lab. CON-PHE was designed to alleviate the pressure on the state’s health care workforce deficit.