Smith & Company Architects :: Projects
Rice University Memorial Center
Center for Civic Engagement Renovation
Houston, Texas
Rice University
Completed: In Progress
Size: 6,700 sq ft
Smith & Company Role
Smith & Company is Prime Architect on this project
Key Firm Strengths Relevant to the UH Project
Since inception, Smith & Company has been focused mainly on Higher Education facilities. So the Center for Civic Engagement in the University Center at Rice University definitely fits the realm of Smith & Company’s expertise. Relating to University of Houston, Smith & Company has worked at the University of Houston Campus for over five years, S&C is familiar with the University of Houston and the Facilities, Planning and Construction team. S&C has built a relationship with the University and has a thorough understanding of their expectations of architectural design work and the needs of students and faculty who inevitably end up using the spaces.
Personnel involved in projects proposed to work on UH Project
Terry D. Smith, AIA; Principal-in-Charge/ Michael A. Stribling; Project Architect
Owner/Contact Person and Phone Number
Anzilla Gilmore
Rice University –FE&P
Facilities, Engineering and Planning – MS 312
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
Tel. (713) 348-3395
Size: 6,700 square feet
Scope: Smith & Company is renovating the existing office space with a more pleasant working environment. With over 6,700 square feet, the project includes opening up the spaces to incorporate a larger reception room. Smith & Company’s challenge was to incorporate the existing furniture while updating the workspace and enlarging reception area while keeping the same number of offices without sacrificing the offices’ space.
The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) promotes a culture of civic engagement across the Rice academic community through research, service, and leadership. It connects Rice faculty and students with each other and Houston-based partners.
Schedule Data
Date Design Began: January 2007
Design Completion Date: April 2007
Construction Completion Date: July 2007
Construction Cost Data
Pre-design Construction Budget: $5.2 Million
Pre-construction Construction Budget: $8 Million
Actual Construction Cost: TBA