US University Awards Student Centre Contract

The University of the District of Columbia, located in Washington DC, US, has awarded its student centre contract to Cannon Design and Marshall Moya Design.

The contract will require the firms to provide planning, architectural, interior design, graphics, construction and related services for the facility.

The student centre will include space for various student administration functions, mixed-use retail and dining services and a bookstore.

The 8,360m² building will also house a student wellness and fitness centre, a conference centre and a ballroom.

The centre will be built to achieve LEED Platinum certification.