The University of Alaska Fairbanks planned a 34,000-square-foot addition to and renovation of the Wood Center to expand the dining facility and create a campus destination.
Architect Perkins+Will wanted to create a building that was visually interesting and inviting to passers-by while so comfortable, occupants were happy to stay put. Therefore, the glazing solution had to be high performance, well insulated and offer as much daylight harvesting as possible. In addition to focusing on daylighting, Perkins+Will focused on another kind of light: The Northern Lights.