University of Memphis Wilder Tower Rennovation

101 John S. Wilder Tower 12th Floor, Memphis, TN 38152-0001 United States

Building Area (sf): 4,481 sq ft

Completion: February 2020

Architect of Record:

UrbanARCH Associates, P.C.

Brian Bullard, AIA, Nick Kozlowski, Associate AIA, Claire Sims, Associate AIA

• Owner/Client:
• General Contractor: Wagner General Contractors
• Electrical: HNA Engineering- MPE Engineering
• Engineering:
  
• Other:
  
• Photography:
  1- Photo by CLR Photography
  2- Photo by CLR Photography-The goal was to provide a space that is energetic and exciting for prospective students while relating to the overall broad context of this urban campus and the City of Memphis.
  3- Photo by CLR Photography
  4- Photo by CLR Photography- A slatted screen wall provides semi-privacy between the elevator landing and the presentation area.
  5- Photo by CLR Photography- A thirty-two-foot linear light fixture aligns the heart of the space with the heart of the city as this axis draws the eye directly to a view of Downtown Memphis.
  6- Photo by CLR Photography- Custom wall pockets made of plywood and raw steel provide integrated seating at the open lounge areas.
  7- Photo by CLR Photography- View of campus to the east.
  8- Photo by CLR Photography- View of the refreshment lounge seating area. Custom raw steel fabrications serve as guardrails, food service countertops, and workspaces for student use.
  9- Photo by CLR Photography- View of the refreshment lounge.
  10- Photo by CLR Photography
  

Wilder-12 is a Student Recruitment and Event Center at the top of the tallest building on the campus of the University of Memphis.

This space offers the user the ability to see the entire campus from one vantage point. The industrial undertones of the design are inspired by the spirit of the City and the University - gritty, vibrant, tough, hospitable, and resilient. The design of Wilder-12 is meant to align with those qualities. University colors are prevalent and set against a backdrop of exposed structure, conduit, piping and other utilitarian devices.