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Nova Southeastern University Center
Location: Davie, Florida
Client: Nova Southeastern University
Architect: Cannon Design
Nova Southeastern University’s University Center is a 344,600 SF “fusion” facility that combines student, faculty and public activity; serves to expand the university’s undergraduate programs and population; and provides athletic facilities to accommodate its Division II programs.
Project components included a student union, recreation center, intercollegiate athletics arena, casual dining, and performing and visual arts. Three levels of dedicated facilities include fitness, racquetball, a gymnasium, climbing wall, multipurpose rooms and lockers. The multipurpose arena has 5,400 seats to accommodate athletic events, concerts and commencements. A performing-arts wing includes a black-box theater, dance theater and academic facilities. Activity spaces along the galleria/spine include food service, offices and a “flight deck” lounge. The center ties the academic and residential quadrants together, fostering a sense of community. In addition, it features the world’s largest aquatic mural.
Moss, as part of the Moss/Miller Joint Venture, provided design-build services. During the expansion of the university’s existing student center and bookstore, Moss/Miller kept facilities in full operation. Field crews remained flexible as several owner-initiated upgrades were implemented as funding became available. In addition, several structural systems were utilized to accommodate the building’s different uses including PSI joists, Double “T’s”, and steel trusses spanning 200 feet. The center, which boasts 16 dramatic skylights carrying 320 feet, has varying exterior facade components including architectural precast, curtain wall, metal panels and stucco.
Completed on time and within budget, the facility received numerous industry Craftsmanship Awards for Excellence in Construction from the Construction Association of South Florida and Associated Builders and Contractors.
