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Superior, WI

# University of Wisconsin - Superior Yellowjacket Student Union

 General Contractor | Concrete | Carpentry

84,600 square foot new facility

*“The Yellowjacket Union is a dynamic and visually exciting building that will serve our students as well as provide a place where people from campus and community will meet for many types of events.”*

Julius Erlenbach, Chancellor

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## Description

The new 84,600 square foot Yellowjacket Student Union building replaced the outdated center to provide for more space and updated facilities. The state-of-the-art building includes campus dining services, meeting and event spaces, retail space, a student involvement complex, student lounge areas, a computer lab suite, and administrative offices. Glue-laminated wood beams support a 17,000 square foot vegetated roof over the curved roof line of the main activities space.

The Yellowjacket Student Union is noted for its striking appearance, environmentally conscious design, and user participation in the creative and financial process. It achieved LEED Silver Certification for it’s environmental design and construction by the U.S. Green Building Council. The $24.7 million center has helped rejuvenate a once stagnant campus into an exciting learning environment.

## Project Details

OWNER:  State of Wisconsin

ARCHITECT:  Workshop Architects

AREA:  84,600 square foot new facility

TIMELINE:  15-month construction period

## Award-Winning Project

![Awards logos icons_color-20](https://www.immelconstruction.com/hubfs/Awards%20logos%20icons_color-20.png)

AGC of Wisconsin Build Wisconsin Award

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State of WI Excellence in Architectural Design Award

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State of WI Excellence in Sustainable Design Award

![Awards logos icons_color-21](https://www.immelconstruction.com/hubfs/Awards%20logos%20icons_color-21.png)

Daily Reporter Top Project Award