Rice School of Architecture Unveils ‘Campus within a Campus’ with new William T. Cannady Hall and MD Anderson Hall Renovation
SOURCE: Rice University News and Media Relations
AUTHOR: Andrew Bell
DATE: December 6, 2024
The Rice University School of Architecture in Houston, TX has opened the doors to William T. Cannady Hall and completed a renovation of MD Anderson Hall. Together, these two buildings comprise a “campus within a campus,” situated at the southwest corner of Rice’s historic Academic Quadrangle.
Cannady Hall, designed by Swiss firm Karamuk Kuo, is a 22,000-square-foot facility devoted to fabrication, research, and exhibitions. It boasts a striking Boston Valley Terra Cotta TerraClad® façade that harmonizes with Rice’s brick campus while also signaling the forward-thinking approach to architecture. The building also incorporates recyclable materials, a steel frame designed for future disassembly, and energy-efficient features like clerestory windows that optimize natural light and reduce heat gain.
Boston Valley’s scope of work included fabricating 5,625 SF of TerraClad® panels and 355 LF of louvers, with a total of four unique profile dies. The panels were fastened using our horizontal track and clip attachment system. Boston Valley contracted with installer W.W. Bartlett, Inc. for this project.
Each building serves to emphasize Rice’s commitment to the development of its architectural education and environmental responsibility. Cannady Hall really signifies the school’s vision for a space that is sustainable, adaptable, and community-oriented, with its terra cotta façade serving as both a nod to the past and a symbol of progressive design.
