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UT Health Academic Learning and Teaching Center

A blend of comfort and durability, the lounge seating in the entrance lobby creates a lively space for students to convene.
A blend of comfort and durability, the lounge seating in the entrance lobby creates a lively space for students to convene.

Transforming medical education, UT Health San Antonio’s Academic Learning and Teaching Center prioritizes dynamic spaces, innovation, and the School of Medicine’s commitment to excellence.

The UT Health San Antonio is transforming its medical education infrastructure with the Academic Learning and Teaching Center project. Alamo Architects provided comprehensive Furniture Planning Services for this 166,851 square foot facility. The design aims to create a flexible and dynamic space that supports modern pedagogies, including digital anatomy instruction spaces, versatile classrooms, and strategic commons areas. The project reflects the School of Medicine’s commitment to exemplary education, leadership fostering, and cutting-edge research.

The UT Health San Antonio has made notable improvements to its medical education infrastructure. In this effort, Alamo Architects played a key role by offering comprehensive Furniture Planning Services for the Academic Learning and Teaching Center. This facility accommodates medical students across various disciplines, providing a conducive environment for their clinical experience at the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in Harlingen, Texas.

The primary design focus of the facility is to create a dynamic and adaptable space. It aligns with modern pedagogies, with an emphasis on digital anatomy instruction spaces, versatile classrooms, and strategically placed commons areas to facilitate student study activities. The 166,851 square foot facility aims to not only house additional medical students but also address the critical need for skilled healthcare professionals in South Texas.

Alamo Architects provided full Furniture Planning Services for the selection, procurement, and installation of new FF&E but also developed a plan that reflects the standards and culture of the UT Health San Antonio’s location and its occupants. This comprehensive approach ensures that the space not only meets functional requirements but also aligns with the unique culture and standards of the institution.

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UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
166,851 SF
Completed 2016

A blend of comfort and durability, the lounge seating in the entrance lobby creates a lively space for students to convene.
Comfortable and tech-friendly environment for student gatherings.
Our interior design for UT Health San Antonio Academic Teaching & Learning Center merges and enhances the learning experience with modern functionality.

Victor Castillo

Diverse seating choice caters to various postures, creating an inviting space for student gatherings.
Different furniture types segment the space offering versatility of usage.
Varied selection of furniture options cater to both group collaboration and solo study preferences.
Technology merges with furniture enhancing learning with effortless accessibility.

Project Team

Consultants

Associate Architect | Alta Architects
Structural | Jaster-Quintanilla
MEP | Shah Smith
Civil | Jaster-Quintanilla
Landscape | Bender Wells Clark Design
IT/Tech | COMBS Consulting Group

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