Mori Hosseini Student Union
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
LOCATION
Daytona Beach, Florida
CLIENT
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
TYPE
Education | Student Center | New Construction
SUSTAINABILITY
Designed to LEED Silver
AWARDS
2022
The Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award
2020
Architizer A+ Finalist and Popular Choice Award
AL Light & Architecture Outstanding Achievement Award
Building Design + Construction Building Team Award
National Lighting Bureau Tesla Award
American Institute of Steel Construction IDEAS2 National Award
Society of American Registered Architects-New York Excellence Award
2019
Society of American Registered Architects National Design Award
The Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award
Association of College Unions International Facility Design Award
American Council of Engineering Companies of NY Platinum Award
2015
Society of American Registered Architects National Design Award
The Mori Hosseini Student Union building at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an expression of its mission to teach the science, practice, and business of aviation and aerospace technology. Located at the front door to the campus, the building’s gently soaring form creates an iconic identity for the University and embodies the student values of fearlessness, adventure, and discovery.
Internally, the center is an aeronautical athenaeum combining social learning spaces, events, dining, and the University library. A soaring, triple height commons anchors and integrates the collaborative social and learning environments. Wrapping this space, and opening to it, are lounges, dining venues, group study rooms, clubs and organizations offices, career services, and the library as well as an event center. A roof terrace on the second floor allows students to gaze upon the adjacent runway of Daytona International Airport and beyond to rocket launches from Cape Canaveral.
The student union promotes dark sky standards and was designed to achieve a LEED Silver certification.
A soaring, triple-height commons integrates the collaborative social and learning environments.
Barry Butler
President,
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
