University of Maine Green Engineering & Materials Factory of the Future
Client
University of Maine
Location
Orono, ME
Square Feet
46,000
This project transforms the university's campus, providing a hub for students, faculty, industry partners, and community members. Located on the east entrance of campus, this building will become a cornerstone of the university's campus fabric.
The atrium, known as the GEM Gateway, is a communal space for students to connect and for large groups and visitors to gather. It incorporates the use of mass timber and is designed to allow daylight to flow through into the classroom and lab areas.
A multipurpose room overlooks the active 3D printing facility and allows students and faculty to collaborate. Its flexible design enables the room to be used for classes, lectures, presentations, studying, and more.
Classroom space is designed to facilitate in-person and remote learning, enabling online students and students from other University of Maine Systems schools to learn and operate robots in real time alongside in-person students.