Summary

The Juniper Student Center and Classroom Building brings the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College in “one place with many possibilities” offering Herriman and surrounding city students with a unique set of higher education options without the commute across the valley to the U of U campus. Construction completed in 2023 by Big-D with a LEED V4.1 BD+C rating with reduced outdoor irrigation, reduced indoor water use and reduced Greenhouse Energy Performance Compliance. This building will set the tone for future institutional buildings to be placed in that area, as it is the first raised for the SLCC Herriman Campus. Located at 14551 S. Sentinel Ridge Blvd (approximately 3500 West) consisting of 91,000 square foot, 3-story building with a central plant comprised of boilers and chillers. Constructed by Big-D and completed August 22, 2023.

Meridian Engineering, as part of the architectural engineering design team lead by ajc architects, worked together to integrate the design with the master plan of the overall site. Beginning with base mapping surveys, our civil scope included utility master plan for the new campus, grading drainage, coordination with utility tunnel work, master storm drain management plan for entire campus, and utilities to accommodate future growth on the 90-acre development. Design also included layout of new roadways throughout the campus, drop off areas, plazas, accessible 448 stall parking area, main entrance, roundabout connection, and external roadway access to the parking area for easy navigation. Utility extensions were tied into the design from City mains and metering, including utility stubs for future development, bioswales for water quality, and coordination for final subdivision platting including lots, dedicated roadways, and easements.

Renderings by Connor Stephens, Architectural Designer, ajc architects.

LEED Certified: 40-49, Silver: 50-59, Gold: 60-79, Platinum: 80+

Awarded Most Outstanding Higher Education Project 2023 – Utah Construction and Design Magazine

Honored as the Best Project in the Higher Education/Research – Engineering News-Record