Gisela Schmidt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Loras College Academic Resource Center by Holabird & Root, Gisela Schmidt Project Architect - Curvilinear curtainwall and canopy at main entry from new Quad. Round steel columns abut curtainwall framing. HP tinted glazing with ceramic fritted linear patterns helped control solar radiation.
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Loras College Academic Resource Center by Holabird & Root, Gisela Schmidt Project Architect - The stair is comprised of double curved welded steel plate stringers with suspended from floor above. Glass guardrail with stainless steel fittings complete the transparent effect.
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Loras College Academic Resource Center by Holabird & Root, Gisela Schmidt Project Architect - Two Story volumes add to the airy and light filled feeling in the reading spaces. The barrel vaulted roof has exposed wood decking (sprinkler piping hidden above).
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Loras College Academic Resource Center by Holabird & Root, Gisela Schmidt Project Architect - Treads were rubber and risers were open. Guardrail posts were welded between steel plate stringers, with spacers between.

View from Main Building - Circular path around new landscaped plaza at new building entry provides a gathering space and sitting areas

Exterior view at Stacks - View from new landscaped courtyard

View from main access street - The main reading room is shown with view to Mississippi River just beyond (behind photographer)

Loras College Academic Resource Center by Holabird & Root, Gisela Schmidt Project Architect - The project had a very intense interiors component that included a lot of built-in millwork and furnishings. My responsibility included the interior except for the loose furniture.

View of new building wings and new landscaping at newly created Quad - View of new building wings and new landscaping at newly created Quad. Roofing types included standing seam metal, TPO, and ceramic tile. Landscape design was by Peter Schaudt, a consultant on the team.

Loras College Academic Resource Center by Holabird & Root. - I was Project Architect from the design phases through construction administration. I oversaw the design and development of the building envelope and worked closely with the Lead Design Architect. The many volumes and materials provided an interesting complexity to the work.
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