Architects & Engineers Winter 2008 Project Report: Bates & Associates Architects

Bates & Associates is the architect for the University of Missouri’s Southwest Center, a learning and telecommunications center in Mount Vernon. Nixa-based Latifi Engineering is the engineer for the project, which will cost an estimated $3.3 million. A general contractor has not yet been selected. Interior Planning Consultants is the interior designer for the project, which includes a 600-person auditorium and distance-learning classrooms. The facility will incorporate sustainable design concepts and provide community exhibit and meeting space. Completion is slated for May 2009.