Kalamazoo College to break ground for new social justice centre
Kalamazoo College in Michigan will break ground for its new $5 million Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership building on 9 October 2012.
Designed by Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects, the single-storied, 10,000 square feet building will feature three transparent façades. Connected by curved walls, the facades are constructed with wood masonry, a regional, traditional building method that incorporates Michigan-grown, sustainably harvested white cedar.
Aspiring to achieve LEED Gold certification, the new building has incorporated various environmentally-friendly and sustainable features, including the use of low-carbon and highly insulated building technique to construct the building.
To create new leaders and sustain existing leaders in the field of human rights and social justice, the new Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership will serve the K students, faculty, visiting scholars, social justice leaders, and members of the public.
The building is expected to be complete by fall 2013.
