Rice University to build new student center, selects Adjaye Associates to lead design

Rice University plans to build a new student center, which will largely replace the current Rice Memorial Center.

International architecture firm Adjaye Associates will lead the project’s design, according to an Oct. 30 press release. The firm has offices in Ghana, London and New York.

Houston-based Kendall/Heaton Associates will serve as executive architect, and Houston-based Tellepsen will provide preconstruction services. Currently, Rice aims to break ground on the project in the first quarter…