Historic Preservation in the Houston Public Library System
Recent Higher Education Projects
1. Western Kentucky University • Snell Hall Science Building
Taylor•WhitneyArchitects 2009
Completed in 2009
75,000 SF
$24.0 million
First building of the multi-phased Ogden College of Science and Engineering Phase 2
Renovation and Expansion
Houses Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science laboratories and classrooms.
Designed by John Whitney, AIA for Taylor • Whitney Architects.
5. Western Kentucky University • Engineering and Biological Sciences Building
Taylor•WhitneyArchitects 2004
Completed in 2004
90,000 SF
$19.0 million
Facility is the Phase 1 project in the on-going Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Renovation and Expansion
Houses Engineering and Biology laboratories/ classrooms and the administrative offices for
Engineering.
Designed by John Whitney, AIA for Taylor • Whitney Architects.
9. Western Kentucky University • Downing University Center: Phase 2 NorthAnnex
Taylor•WhitneyArchitects 2005
Completed in 2005
20,000 SF
$5.7 million
Phase 2 of the multi-phased Dero Downing University Center Renovation and Expansion
The annex houses the WKU Student Success Center. Includes academic advising, career
services, disabilities services, diversity services, and meeting rooms
Designed by John Whitney, AIA for Taylor • Whitney Architects.
12. Western Kentucky University • Downing University Center: Phase 1
Taylor•WhitneyArchitects 2003
Completed in 2003
31,100 SF
$5.2 million
Phase 1 of the multi-phased Dero Downing University Center Renovation and Expansion
Project includes renovation and upgrades to food services and partial new building façade to
enclose the open portico.
Designed by John Whitney, AIA for Taylor • Whitney Architects.