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The facility is designed for flexibility to evolve and adapt to changing programs and future areas of interests

In many parts of the U.S., homeowners with basements have to manage rising humidity levels for most of the cooling season

From a silk-screened glass façade to a point-supported glass canopy and wall, more than 7,000 square-feet of glass was fabricated for the major modernization project

Architecture has evolved rapidly over the past decade thanks to the use of more sustainable building materials, environmentally conscious standards and aesthetics

There are key differences in how the supporting wall system must be designed to accommodate the panel direction

More than 4,000 sheets of glass make up almost 300 panels

The building’s exterior design reflects the regional vernacular and large windows and clerestories have been utilized to offer abundant natural light and provide views of the nearby mountain range

The design pays homage to the historic family farm which previously occupied the 38-acre site

The project evolved into a 29,000-square-foot addition and 20,000-square-foot renovation of the existing building, complete with insulated metal panels.

In keeping with the center's sustainability plan, the building has state-of-the-art technologies and environmentally conscious design elements