University of Hawaii at Hilo
Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
Location
Hilo, Hawaii
Size
80,000 GSF, 7,430 M2
Services
Architecture, Engineering, Interior Architecture, Lab Planning, Programming
Awards
Award of Merit -- On the Boards, PRIDE Awards
academic research, biochemistry, biology, daylighting, daylighting analysis, dedicated outside air, dry lab, dry research, efficient lighting, energy efficiency, energy modeling, exterior sun shading, green design, high-efficiency irrigation, high-performance glazing, high-performance lighting, indoor environmental quality, interaction spaces, lab architect, lab design, lab planning, laboratory architect, laboratory design, laboratory planning, laboratory programming, leadership in energy and environmental design, leed, lighting controls, open lab, open laboratory, organic chemistry, physical science, physics, research, research facility, research facility architect, restorative landscape, science facilities, smithgroupjjr science _ technology, stormwater management, sustainability, sustainable building, sustainable design, sustainable material, united states green building council, university, usgbc, wet lab, wet research
“We cannot overstate the importance of this building to Hawai_i's future as the hub of health care and discovery.”
—John Pezzuto, Dean
Description
The College of Pharmacy project integrates educational spaces, clinical training and research laboratories. Its modern interpretation sets it apart on the campus, yet the design respects the unique cultural elements of Hilo and protects the sensitive environment and limited resources of the island.
Blending Pacific Island heritage with Western science, the facility design brings state-of-the-art services and amenities for pharmaceutical science and teaching under dramatically sloping roofs evocative of volcanic mountains, or of traditional hale – Hawai'ian for "home.”
SmithGroupJJR joined Honolulu's WCIT Architecture in designing this highly flexible and functional, yet captivating, academic building.