Purdue University Nursing & Pharmacy Education Building

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Purdue University

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West Lafayette, Indiana

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186,000 SF

This architectural rendering showcases the dramatic multi-story atrium of Purdue's new Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building, featuring a soaring open space with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interior with natural light. The design incorporates a striking overhead canopy with linear slats and integrated lighting, while students gather on multiple levels including an upper mezzanine with glass railings. The lower level student lounge area features contemporary modular seating in teal and gray tones, flexible furniture arrangements, and colorful accent walls, creating an inspiring collaborative environment where nursing and pharmacy students can study, socialize, and engage with faculty in a bright, modern setting.

This architectural rendering depicts a state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratory within Purdue's new Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building, designed to provide hands-on healthcare training in a realistic hospital-like environment. The space features multiple patient care stations with adjustable medical chairs, mobile equipment carts, and built-in cabinetry with lime green accent walls for organization and storage. Students and instructors in scrubs practice clinical procedures using professional-grade medical equipment, while the modern design incorporates curved ceiling elements, abundant natural light from large windows, and flexible layouts that support various healthcare education scenarios for both nursing and pharmacy students.

This architectural rendering shows a sophisticated research laboratory within Purdue's new Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building, featuring a pristine white environment equipped with advanced scientific instrumentation and workstations. Students and researchers in lab coats work at modern bench stations with integrated computer monitors, specialized equipment, and safety features including overhead articulating arms and fume extraction systems. The space includes collaborative elements such as a large whiteboard for research discussions and planning, while the clean, well-lit design with linear ceiling lighting and polished floors creates an optimal environment for pharmaceutical research, drug development studies, and advanced nursing research projects.

This architectural rendering showcases an innovative collaborative learning space within Purdue's new Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building, featuring a distinctive overhead multimedia display system with multiple screens arranged in a curved canopy formation. The technology-enhanced classroom allows students and faculty in lab coats to engage with interactive content while working at flexible height-adjustable tables throughout the bright, naturally-lit space. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic campus views, while the teal accent wall and modern furnishings create an dynamic environment where nursing and pharmacy students can participate in team-based learning, case studies, and interdisciplinary healthcare education using cutting-edge digital tools and collaborative workspace design.

This architectural rendering shows the interior of Purdue's new Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building, featuring a modern, open-concept learning space with a striking teal accent wall and contemporary ceiling design with exposed beams. The collaborative area includes flexible seating arrangements with wooden tables and teal chairs, where students and faculty are gathered for discussions and presentations. Large windows provide natural light and views of the campus landscape, while the polished tile flooring and clean white walls create a bright, welcoming environment designed to support interactive healthcare education and student engagement.

This architectural rendering depicts the main corridor and lobby area of Purdue's new Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building, showcasing a spacious, modern interior with clean lines and contemporary finishes. The wide hallway features polished tile flooring, wood-paneled walls with

Shaping the Future of Healthcare Education at Purdue University

Purdue University is ushering in a new era of academic excellence with the construction of a transformative healthcare education building: the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building (NPEB). This 186,000-gross-square-foot facility will be the new home for the School of Nursing and the College of Pharmacy. It unifies two of Purdue’s vital health science programs under one innovative roof.

Designed by BSA and Ayers Saint Gross to address the nation’s critical demand for skilled healthcare professionals, the building will include:

Four floors of advanced clinical simulation labs
Large active-learning classrooms
Collaborative study areas
Cutting-edge research spaces.

In fact, nearly 60 percent of the facility is dedicated to instruction and student support. These interactive learning environments empower future nurses and pharmacists through immersive, hands-on education.

Looking Ahead

More than a home for two colleges, this healthcare education building will serve as a dynamic campus-wide resource. With centrally scheduled classrooms and inclusive common spaces, it opens the doors to interdisciplinary engagement and learning for all students. Its flexible design fosters collaboration across healthcare disciplines, encouraging faculty and students to work together on complex challenges in public health, mental health, and health equity.

In addition to its robust academic footprint, the building will include 26,800 GSF of animal research space in the lower level and 7,000 GSF of interstitial space. Upon completion, it will replace aging facilities to create a cohesive and modern environment for health sciences.

Finally, the project is targeting LEED Silver certification, reinforcing Purdue’s commitment to sustainable design and construction.

With construction now underway, the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building is set to become a cornerstone of innovation, equity, and collaboration in healthcare education—preparing the next generation of professionals to make a lasting impact.

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Disciplines

Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design

Project Contact

Geoff Lisle

Purdue University Nursing & Pharmacy Education Building

Shaping the Future of Healthcare Education at Purdue University

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