Pacific Lutheran University
Morken Center for Learning
and Technology, Tacoma

Services: Structural and Civil
Square Feet: 57,000
Construction Cost: $11,500,000
Completion: 2006
Base Materials: Steel
Client: Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects

Upon entering the Center, students and faculty are greeted by an impressive steel staircase and a 30-foot tall wood-framed roof structure supported by unique steel trusses. This area links the building's two wings. The LEED Gold building has numerous sustainable features. Our long-term relationsip with PLU includes numerous planning studies and the following projects:

Hinderlie & Hong Halls Seismic Renovation
Pflueger & Foss Halls Seismic Studies
University Center Renovation
Olson Auditorium Renovation
Tingelstad Hall Renovation
Eastvold Hall Renovation
KPLU Radio Station
Campus Master Plan
Stuen and Ordahl Halls Seismic Studies