Campus Architecture Database: Claude Moore Nursing Education Building

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

Building Type: Academic

Construction Type: New

Cost: $12.8-million

Square Footage: 32,000

Architect: Bowie Gridley Architects

Contractor: Martin Horn Inc.

Opened: 2008

This building greatly expands the university’s School of Nursing, providing more space for research, teaching, events, and faculty offices, as well as a student commons. The building takes advantage of a steeply sloping site with entries on two levels leading to a cascading two-story lobby. Sustainable design features include abundant natural light and a partial green roof, operable windows, and sun shades. The building features a number of informal gathering spaces intended to encourage collaborative learning.

(Photo: Bowie Gridley Architects)

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