Madonna University - Franciscan Center for Science & Media

Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media SmithGroup Detroit Higher Education Exterior
Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media Exterior
Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media SmithGroup Detroit Higher Education Exterior
Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media SmithGroup Detroit Higher Education Interior Classroom
Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media SmithGroup Detroit Higher Education Interior lab
Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media SmithGroup Detroit Higher Education Interior AV Room

As the heart of the University, and the first new building in four decades, the Franciscan Center for Science and Media blends academic excellence with socialization for both students and staff.

Client

Madonna University

Location

Livonia, Michigan

Markets/Services

Architecture, Higher Education, LEED, Science & Technology, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Sustainable Design

Size

65,000 GSF

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The vision for Madonna University’s first new building in 40 years was to create a learning center that fosters opportunities for intellectual creativity, critical thinking and student-centered instructional methodology. The facility provides a positive example of environmental stewardship, promotes community interaction, enhances the beauty of Madonna University and lifts the spirits of the users.

 

Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media Interior Lobby

The Franciscan Center for Science and Media houses a mix of instructional laboratories, faculty offices, classrooms, student gathering areas and state of the art digital TV and radio studios along with video editing suites and a 150-seat lecture hall.

 

General instructional spaces include two classrooms, two seminar rooms and a computer classroom that is configured as a video editing lab.

 

Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science & Media Interior Lab

The science teaching laboratories include general and micro – biology, genetics, general, organic and physical chemistry, physics and astronomy, instrumental and computational and research labs.