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 Material: 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 and serves as a communal area. The LEED Gold building's numerous sustainable features include recycled steel framing, ground-source heat pumps, and low-energy glass. Our additional work includes:

South Hall
Tingelstad Hall Renovation
University Center Renovation
Olson Auditorium Renovation
Eastvold Hall Renovation
Hinderlie Hall Seismic Study
Rieke Science Center Seismic Study
KPLU Radio Station (site)
Campus Master Plan