Waterford School Murray Science Center
2023 UC&D Utah Most Outstanding Private Project $10M
2023 UC&D Best Projects
The Murray Science Center, completed in a remarkable one-year time frame, is an innovative two-story facility poised to revolutionize science education. Housing six specialized classrooms dedicated to biology, chemistry, and physics, the center also features unique spaces for the school's renowned outdoor and robotics programs and boasts a nature laboratory.
Structural elements, such as exposed steel trust beams and an open mechanics area, serve as educational tools, allowing students to comprehend engineering concepts and the geothermal climate system employed in the building. The open elevator shaft and positioning of the Wasatch observation deck facilitate learning about engineering principles and the surrounding natural environment, educating students on responsible resource stewardship. The integration of solar panels and a bioswale further underscores the school's commitment to sustainability.