Tour of the Mulva Cultural Center

221 S Broadway Street,De Pere WI 54115

17 May, 2023

Description

Join us for a tour of the Mulva Cultural Center, prior to its completion. Located on the banks of the Fox River in De Pere, Wisconsin, the Mulva Cultural Center is set to become a leading institution for civic and creative engagement in the Midwest. As a new home and destination for the creative arts and cultural programming, the center will host traveling exhibitions from leading institutions worldwide, and educational opportunities for people of all ages. Supported by a cantilevering steel structural canopy, a cutting edge glass facade and locally sourced stone will provide an elegant backdrop for the institution’s diverse programming. Learning Objectives: Describe the building structure and how the multiple cantilevers were achieved.Identify building design strategies to reduce energy consumption, like triple insulated glass, high performing roof system, geothermal and others.Discuss cost control during various phases of design for a cultural project of this magnitude.Analyze how collaboration with manufacturers and contractors can be key to achieve the highest standards of quality and efficiency in construction.Presented by: Jorge Rovira , SOM and Tristan Hickman, Mortenson Please plan to wear closed toe shoes and bring hard hats. Submitted for AIA/CES approval.