Martin/Martin has played a pivotal role in the development of the Colorado State University (CSU) System's SPUR campus through their comprehensive civil and structural engineering services across three major projects: the SPUR HYDRO, SPUR VIDA, and SPUR TERRA buildings. The SPUR HYDRO Building, an innovative facility focused on water quality education and scientific exploration, features an advanced stormwater collection system designed by Martin/Martin in collaboration with Denver Water. This system includes bioswales and an above-ground cistern that treat and repurpose stormwater for irrigation and research, overcoming complex regulatory challenges. The SPUR VIDA Building, dedicated to animal and human health, showcases Martin/Martin's civil engineering expertise in creating a multi-functional space that supports veterinary services, equine sports medicine, and educational initiatives. This facility integrates advanced care for animals and a unique educational environment that connects visitors with the field of animal health. Lastly, the SPUR TERRA Building emphasizes the relationship between food and agriculture, with Martin/Martin providing both civil and structural services. This building features specialized laboratories, an outdoor garden, a rooftop greenhouse, and educational centers designed to engage visitors in agricultural science and food production. Collectively, these projects highlight Martin/Martin's commitment to innovative engineering solutions and their significant contribution to the educational and functional landscape of the CSU SPUR campus.
Martin/Martin has played a pivotal role in the development of the Colorado State University (CSU) System's SPUR campus through their comprehensive civil and structural engineering services across three major projects: the SPUR HYDRO, SPUR VIDA, and SPUR TERRA buildings. The SPUR HYDRO Building, an innovative facility focused on water quality education and scientific exploration, features an advanced stormwater collection system designed by Martin/Martin in collaboration with Denver Water. This system includes bioswales and an above-ground cistern that treat and repurpose stormwater for irrigation and research, overcoming complex regulatory challenges. The SPUR VIDA Building, dedicated to animal and human health, showcases Martin/Martin's civil engineering expertise in creating a multi-functional space that supports veterinary services, equine sports medicine, and educational initiatives. This facility integrates advanced care for animals and a unique educational environment that connects visitors with the field of animal health. Lastly, the SPUR TERRA Building emphasizes the relationship between food and agriculture, with Martin/Martin providing both civil and structural services. This building features specialized laboratories, an outdoor garden, a rooftop greenhouse, and educational centers designed to engage visitors in agricultural science and food production. Collectively, these projects highlight Martin/Martin's commitment to innovative engineering solutions and their significant contribution to the educational and functional landscape of the CSU SPUR campus.
Owner: Colorado State University System
Designer: hord coplan macht (HYDRO), Clark & Enersen (VIDA), AndersonMasonDale (TERRA)
Completion: 2023