Brown University, the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, CV Properties, LLC, Wexford Science + Technology
South Street Landing, Providence, RI
South Street Landing is a collaborative redevelopment focused on creating a new model of higher education and health innovation to anchor an emerging biomedical research district in Providence's Jewelry District. The renovation and adaptive reuse of the Narragansett Electric/National Grid Power Station houses the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center—a shared state-of-the-art facility for the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College, and administrative facilities for Brown University—creating a unique public-private higher education partnership. A key approach to the site development emphasized leveraging the project's riverfront site to enhance community connectivity and green space, as well as engage and improve the River Walk.
Key Features
- Administrative offices for Brown University, freeing existing space on their College Hill campus for future core academic growth.
- A shared nursing education center (NEC) for Rhode Island College | University of Rhode Island occupying the remaining space.
- One of the largest and most advanced medical simulation facilities in the country.
- Active Learning (TEAL) classrooms as well as flat floor flexible classrooms that can be converted to Active Learning with the mobile cart displays.
- Design goals include preservation of the existing historic facade, and an emphasis on interior finishes that complement the industrial context. Materials will include a light colored palette and modern choices of steel, brick, glass and wood.
- Sustainability is a core focus, with the project as a catalyst for enhancing connectivity and green space and improving the river walk. Photovoltaic panels and river source cooling will reduce energy load.
Durkee, Brown, Viveiros and Werenfels Architects: Historic Architect
