Part of a major investment in UAB’s campus, Gorrie Hall was designed to elevate engineering education through modern labs, flexible learning environments, and a strong focus on student success. The building supports both classroom instruction and hands-on research, blending academic vision with resilient infrastructure.

Design Highlights:

Our team provided thoughtful, future-ready engineering solutions to support the building’s ambitious goals:

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+ A reinforced concrete system designed for durability and long-term performance

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+ Deep foundation solutions suited to subsurface conditions and sensitive lab equipment

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+ Lateral load systems integrated into the building core to ensure stability

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+ Compliance with modern structural codes and performance standards

A Purpose-Built Academic Hub

Beyond its technical strengths, Gorrie Hall is a vibrant, student-focused space. From the Student Success Suite to specialized testing and prototyping labs, every element was built to support growth, exploration, and collaboration. Positioned beside Sterne Library, the building plays a key role in UAB’s long-term academic strategy.

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"The UAB Science & Engineering Complex supports the University's commitment to fostering dynamic, technology-rich environments for future engineers. A key design goal was to showcase the building's engineering - structural and mechanical systems are exposed throughout, reinforcing the educational mission. Achieving large open classroom spaces required deep post tensioned concrete transfer beams spanning over labs and supporting upper floors. The design also integrates ICC-500 storm shelters and a multi-level greenspace plaza. We're proud to have delivered a resilient, expressive structure that meets both the functional demands and long-term vision of this academic complex." --David Burkhalter, P.E., S.E., Structural Engineer of Record