Global Structures Breaks Ground on the UNM Tamarind Institute Project

June 29 2009

Global Structures broke ground on the University of New Mexico Tamarind Institute Project on Friday, June 26th.

Global Structures broke ground on the University of New Mexico Tamarind Institute Project on Friday, June 26th. The $3M+ project is scheduled to be completed by March 2010 and is designed to achieve a LEED Silver certification.

The existing building formerly used as an annex to the School of Architecture and Planning is located on the southeast intersection of Stanford and Central and is a two-story building with a partial basement on the southern third of the building. Usable new areas within the existing shell will include lithography studios, teaching facilities, gallery, library/conference room, print storage, curating, office areas and breakroom. A new circulation core consisting of a stair and Elevator tower will include a visiting artist's apartment.

Site improvements will include the removal of the existing sculptural elements to the south of the building, and the installation of a new landscaped courtyard with planters and a steel trellis/shade structure.

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