University of Denver – Anderson Academic Commons
- LEED Certified
- 1972 Penrose Library remade to add educational services, update technology, and create an exterior compatible with the DU aesthetic
- Updated building includes twice the seats as former facility, 135 computers, event space, café and 32 group study rooms and quiet rooms
- Compact shelving system for the Penrose Collection on lower level
- Centrally located quiet room — The Loft — soars over expanded atrium
- Academic support services include Writing Center, Writing Program offices, Math Center, Technology help center, and Office of Teaching and Learning
- Ground floor features low book shelves, fireplaces, and pieces of original Penrose furnishings
- Addition of copper exterior panels and additional windows helps building relate to the university’s architectural standards
LOCATION
Denver, CO
CLIENT
University of Denver
SIZE
142,990 SF
PRICE
$24.8 million
ARCHITECT
TreanorHL Architecture