Multi-Disciplinary Academic Facility (Design)

The New Mexico State University is seeking a qualified architectural and engineering firm to provide comprehensive design services for a new Multi-Disciplinary Academic Facility on the NMSU Las Cruces Campus. The project will deliver a modern, flexible, technology-enabled academic building, grounded in the University’s guiding principles, program of spaces, and site analysis. The selected firm will provide full A/E services, including programming confirmation, architectural design, engineering, technology integration, site design, cost estimating, phasing coordination, and construction administration. The project includes a 98,481 GSF multi-disciplinary academic building with various facilities such as TEAL classrooms, labs, collaboration environments, VR/AR/AI labs, and high-performance computing/data infrastructure. The project aims to achieve LEED Gold certification and will be delivered in two phases (Tranche 1 and Tranche 2). • The project requires a high level of flexibility and adaptability to accommodate various academic programs and activities. • The facility will serve as a highly utilized, multi-faceted academic destination supporting interdisciplinary engagement. • The project will provide long-term value as a 100-year academic building, targeting LEED Gold certification. • The selected firm will be responsible for designing and delivering a sustainable, energy-efficient, and technologically advanced facility. • The project will require collaboration with various stakeholders, including university staff, faculty, and students.