In 2015 the University of Arkansas completed a new academic building to house labs and classroom space. Champions Hall, the universities first new classroom building since 2007, went on to win the 2016 MCA Chairman’s Award for Education – Colleges and Universities.
Champions Hall was built to house math and biology labs, general classroom space, and resource centers designed to be a hub for students.
Designed by the Fayetteville firm of Miller Boskus Lack Architects with the SmithGroupJJR of Phoenix, Arizona, Champions Hall is a 62,000 square foot multipurpose building funded, in part, but the University of Arkansas athletics department.
The building utilizes standing seam metal roof panels along with metal wall panels to allow it to blend in with other nearby academic buildings. The metal used was regionally sourced and manufactured with highly recycled content to help contribute to LEED credits.
Champions Hall details:
- Building Owner: University of Arkansas
- MCA Member Manufacturer: McElroy Metal Inc.
- MCA Member Coating Manufacturer: Valspar
- MCA Member Coating Manufacturer: Arkema Inc.
- MCA Member Accessories: DI Roof Seamers
- MCA Member Coil Coating Manufacturer: Precoat Metals
- Architect: SmithGroupJJR / Miller Boskus Lack
About McElroy Metal
Since 1963, McElroy Metal has served the construction industry with quality products and excellent customer service. The employee-owned components manufacturer is headquartered in Bossier City, La., and has 14 manufacturing facilities across the United States. Quality, service and performance have been the cornerstone of McElroy Metal’s business philosophy and have contributed to the success of the company through the years. As a preferred service provider, these values will continue to be at the forefront of McElroy Metal’s model along with a strong focus on the customer.
Topics: Architecture, Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, Commercial, Case Study
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