Timeline:   Under Construction (scheduled completion Summer 2013)

Lead Agency / State University Construction Fund

Design / Robert Siegel Architects

Contractor / MPCC Corporation

Budget / $11 million

Project Managers / Sean Connolly & Sayim Malik

Project Overview

The building, originally designed by The Architect's Collaborative, suffers from a number of exterior deterioration issues.  This project will address these issues by focusing on the roof leaks and exterior brick and window failures of the building.  The work will include replacement of all the exterior windows and doors, and installation of a new roof.  The project will also include replacing the glass skylights over the studio spaces and second floor faculty offices, as well as modifying the existing Maass Gallery facade to open the gallery to the Plaza.  Additionally, new ‘Green Roofs’ are planned for a large portion of the building and entrance and exit doors will be equipped with new automatic door openers.

Current Project Status

The project is currently under construction.  The 1st and 2nd floor faculty and staff office windows have been installed on the south wing of the building, and work continues on the windows around the Sculpture courtyard, the Maass Gallery, and the 1st & 2nd floor offices on the north wing of the building.  Due to the size and complexity of the project, the construction is happening in multiple phases to minimize the impact of the construction work on the students, faculty, and staff.  Work on the studio spaces will occur during the summer months.

Construction Progress Photos & Slideshow

For a quick slideshow of progress on this project, just click on the link below.  Progress photos are also below as well as design sketches for the new green roofs.

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