Gurley Forum at Santa Fe Institute
Nestled in the Tesuque Valley just north of Santa Fe, the new Gurley Forum Lecture Hall serves as the centerpiece of the Santa Fe Institute’s Miller Campus. Designed by SFI staff architect Tom Easterson-Bond, the 6,000-square-foot building reflects the Institute’s mission to foster collaboration and innovation in the study of complex systems.
The project features a steel superstructure, covered passages, and a steel deck over a pond to create a functional indoor-outdoor gathering space for four seasons that opens to the Tesuque Valley’s sweeping view. The design brings together steel, glass, and high-performance prefab panels to create a serene, energy-efficient environment that supports SFI’s world-class research community. The B.PUBLIC team collaborated closely with SFI to coordinate prefabrication and on-site assembly, integrating structure, envelope, and mechanical performance. The Institute’s staff even participated in B.PUBLIC Prefab Installer Training, reinforcing their deep commitment to understanding and maintaining the systems behind their high-performance buildings.
Project Details:
Specs: Lecture Hall & Event Space, Approx. 6,000 Sqft
Location: Tesuque, NM
Architect: Tom Easterson-Bond, Santa Fe Institute
Builder: StoneBridge Construction
B.Public Panels: R51 floors, R35 walls, and R59 roof
Panel Installers: StoneBridge with Raleigh Henry, Southern Star Builders
Windows & Doors: Zola Thermo Clad and Thermo Alu75
Skylights: LAMILUX skylight from 475 High-Performance Building Supply
Site Features: The Gurley Forum combines a steel superstructure with covered passages and a steel deck over a pond, creating a functional four-season indoor-outdoor gathering space overlooking the Tesuque Valley.
Behind the Build:
🎥 Watch the whole construction process unfold before your eyes:
