University of Pennsylvania
Skirkanich Hall

Architect
Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates
New York, New York USA

Services
Material application, schematic and design development, construction documents and construction administration of all facade and waterproofing elements.

Description
Skirkanich Hall is sited between two buildings and acts as the gateway for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences as well as serving the needs of the Department of Bioengineering. The facade features a glazed green brick created for the project, cantilevered and layered glass curtain wall, zinc metal cladding, and black granite at the ground level. The entire facade is based on a rain screen design which allows for a cleaner more maintenance free building enclosure and crisper architectural sightlines.