Portfolio - Higher Education Architecture

Since Christopher Carvell Architects PC was founded in 1995, Mr. Carvell and the firms key senior associates have

PROGRAMMED, MASTER PLANNED AND DESIGNED OVER 5 MILLION SF OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND STUDENT LIFE FACILITIES ON 23 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES.

These projects include a wide range of different building types: Science and Teaching Labs, Classroom / Technology Buildings, Allied Health / Health Sciences, Dental Schools, Student Unions, Intercollegiate Sports / Recreation Centers, Libraries, Dining Halls, and Mixed-use Student Housing.

Embracing technology and sustainable practices, the firm’s projects create exceptionally humane environments.
The firm’s reputation is based on consistently producing unique and powerful architectural images for institutions seeking a new or renewed progressive identity.
Outcomes include: crafting innovative architectural solutions achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Continuity and Transformation: The Art and Science of Creating Campus Buildings.

LIVE (in a diverse and collaborative environment)
LEARN (in an interdisciplinary, cutting edge setting)
CONNECT (to an innovative and dynamic community)
and
INSPIRE (the future of Higher Education)

“The Triple Bottom Line”

Energy efficient practices include passive design strategies that start with optimizing the buildings orientation to the sun in order to control solar loads while maximizing daylighting and natural ventilation. Other sustainable features include high performance building envelopes – coupled with efficient HVAC systems displaying virtual consumption metrics to the building’s occupants as an educational model.  Selective and discerning use of indigenous materials and renewable energy sources (PV, & geothermal) and native landscaping all contribute to a reduction in the buildings carbon footprint with 10 buildings having obtained LEED Gold Certification.

Strong Focus on Research & Communication

At CCA we use models, sketches, and advanced visualization technology, web-based communication as an integral part of our planning process.

The Carvell Architectual firm is committed to innovation and design excellence within the context of an higher education campus precinct neighborhood model. This model is based on the way students live, learn, and recreate – enhancing community and anytime/anyplace collaboration.

Mr. Carvell has presented at national and regional conferences on how destination mixed-use facilities are impacting the student housing space.  Mr. Carvell regularly serves as a guest lecturer at schools of architecture and as a juror for industry design award programs.

College of Natural & Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

College of Natural & Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado College of Natural & Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado
College of Natural & Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado College of Natural & Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado

Student Housing Village – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo, CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Student Housing Village – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo, CO Student Housing Village – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo, CO
Student Housing Village – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo, CO Student Housing Village – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo, CO

UCD School of Dental Medicine, Anschutz Medical Center Campus – Denver/Aurora, CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC with BCJ

UCD School of Dental Medicine, Anschutz Medical Center Campus – Denver/Aurora, CO UCD School of Dental Medicine, Anschutz Medical Center Campus – Denver/Aurora, CO
UCD School of Dental Medicine, Anschutz Medical Center Campus – Denver/Aurora, CO UCD School of Dental Medicine, Anschutz Medical Center Campus – Denver/Aurora, CO

Student Recreation center – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Student Recreation center – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo CO Student Recreation center – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo CO
Student Recreation center – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo CO Student Recreation center – Colorado State University at Pueblo – Pueblo CO

2400 Nueces Residences/ Mixed Use Campus Housing + International Offices, University of Texas at Austin

Christopher Carvell AIA, Co- Design Principal/Design Director, formerly w/Page

2400 Nueces Residences/ Mixed Use Campus Housing + International Offices, University of Texas at Austin 2400 Nueces Residences/ Mixed Use Campus Housing + International Offices, University of Texas at Austin
2400 Nueces Residences/ Mixed Use Campus Housing + International Offices, University of Texas at Austin 2400 Nueces Residences/ Mixed Use Campus Housing + International Offices, University of Texas at Austin

Shocker Hall + Dining + Honors College – Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas

Christopher Carvell. Principal / Design Director Formerly at Page

Shocker Hall + Dining + Honors College – Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas Shocker Hall + Dining + Honors College – Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas
Shocker Hall + Dining + Honors College – Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas Shocker Hall + Dining + Honors College – Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas

Plachy Hall HPER Renovation & Expansion – Adams State University – Alamosa, CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Plachy Hall HPER Renovation & Expansion – Adams State University – Alamosa, CO Plachy Hall HPER Renovation & Expansion – Adams State University – Alamosa, CO
Plachy Hall HPER Renovation & Expansion – Adams State University – Alamosa, CO Plachy Hall HPER Renovation & Expansion – Adams State University – Alamosa, CO

Village at Alpine Valley + Roaring Fork Dining Hall – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs – CO Springs, CO

Christopher Carvell. Principal / Design Director Formerly at Page

Village at Alpine Valley + Roaring Fork Dining Hall – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs – CO Springs, CO Village at Alpine Valley + Roaring Fork Dining Hall – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs – CO Springs, CO
Village at Alpine Valley + Roaring Fork Dining Hall – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs – CO Springs, CO Village at Alpine Valley + Roaring Fork Dining Hall – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs – CO Springs, CO

Arlington Park Apartments + Commons – University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Arlington Park Apartments + Commons – University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, CO Arlington Park Apartments + Commons – University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, CO
Arlington Park Apartments + Commons – University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, CO Arlington Park Apartments + Commons – University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, CO

Residence Hall + Commons – Laramie County Community College – Cheyene, Wyoming

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Residence Hall + Commons – Laramie County Community College – Cheyene, Wyoming Residence Hall + Commons – Laramie County Community College – Cheyene, Wyoming
Residence Hall + Commons – Laramie County Community College – Cheyene, Wyoming Residence Hall + Commons – Laramie County Community College – Cheyene, Wyoming

University Lofts at Denver University – University and Evans LLC – Denver, CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC with SAR

University Lofts at Denver University – University and Evans LLC – Denver, CO University Lofts at Denver University – University and Evans LLC – Denver, CO
University Lofts at Denver University – University and Evans LLC – Denver, CO University Lofts at Denver University – University and Evans LLC – Denver, CO

Cougar Place Sophomore + Upper Class housing – University of Houston – Houston, Texas

Christopher Carvell. Principal / Design Director Formerly at Page

Cougar Place Sophomore + Upper Class housing – University of Houston – Houston, Texas Cougar Place Sophomore + Upper Class housing – University of Houston – Houston, Texas
Cougar Place Sophomore + Upper Class housing – University of Houston – Houston, Texas Cougar Place Sophomore + Upper Class housing – University of Houston – Houston, Texas

Ben Parker Student Union Additions – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Ben Parker Student Union Additions – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO Ben Parker Student Union Additions – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO
Ben Parker Student Union Additions – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO Ben Parker Student Union Additions – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO

Life Science Buildings, Lab Studio Renovation’s, Colorado State University – Pueblo, CO

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Life Science Buildings, Lab Studio Renovation’s, Colorado State University – Pueblo, CO Life Science Buildings, Lab Studio Renovation’s, Colorado State University – Pueblo, CO
Life Science Buildings, Lab Studio Renovation’s, Colorado State University – Pueblo, CO Life Science Buildings, Lab Studio Renovation’s, Colorado State University – Pueblo, CO

Elm Residence and Dining Hall – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO

Christopher Carvell. Principal / Design Director Formerly at Page

Elm Residence and Dining Hall – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO Elm Residence and Dining Hall – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO
Elm Residence and Dining Hall – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO Elm Residence and Dining Hall – Colorado School of Mines – Golden, CO

Gallogly Events Center – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Christopher Carvell Architects PC

Gallogly Events Center – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Gallogly Events Center – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Gallogly Events Center – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Gallogly Events Center – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs