Case Study – Percy Lavon Julian Science and Mathematics Center

Opening Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal AbrahamVice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Process & Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Moriarity, AIA Principal CSO Architects, Inc.

Design Challenges/Building AttributesBuilding StatisticsProgramBenefits to the Physical PlantThe “Big Idea” - Introducing VerticalityTour of the Building Floor Plans

Insights from the Project Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred SosterProfessor of Geology and Geography

Project OrganizationRole of the Project ShepherdPlanningLessons LearnedImpacts of New Facilities on the Departments

Comparisons to the Peeler Art Center & Tour Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal Abraham

AgendaAgenda

IntroductionIntroductionBudget limited initial project

– Prospect of a $5 - $6 Million Grant– Limited vision and scope

Technology CenterPlanetariumClassrooms

– How and where do we want students to work?

PKAL Facilities WorkshopSite VisitsNew Thoughts

– Include aging infrastructure– Include options for interdisciplinary

science– Include options for swing space,

expansion space

Library Study Carrels

Chemical Fume Hood

Stalled: Grant proposal deniedRevisited the project with total assessment of scope

– How do we teach science?– How do we do research with

students?

Main Entrance/Auditorium

Third Story Cantilever

Design ChallengesDesign Challenges

Building constructed in early 1970’s

No sprinkler systemTotal building 100% exhaust – inefficient energy useTechnology / AV systems inadequateRacetrack corridor systemLack of orientation cuesAcoustical ConcernsInflexible Teaching environmentLack of Interaction spaces

Aging infrastructureUninviting, intimidating structure surrounded by earth berms with massive third floor cantilevers

Building AttributesBuilding Attributes

Central campus locationSquare footageAdequate floor to floor heights

Original Corridor

– Concrete structure– Creative team thinking– Positive leadership– Good communication

structure– Cooperative and

understanding faculty

Original BuildingOriginal Building

Existing BuildingExisting BuildingBasement 36,622First Floor 33,995Second Floor 28,617Third Floor 32,586Total Building Area 131,820

Assignable square footage of existing building 85,366ASF/GSF .65

Existing Building – Demolished Area + New AdditionsExisting Building – Demolished Area + New AdditionsDemolished 9,014New Additions 100,456Existing Renovated 122,806

Basement 55,378First Floor 55,793Second Floor 53,001Third Floor 56,399Penthouse 2,691Total Building Area (GSF) 223,262

Assignable Square Footage (ASF) 140,689ASF/GSF .63

Project CostsProject CostsConstruction Cost $31,450,907

AV/Technology $836,000computers funded separately

Furniture $710,000Moving $170,000

Total Project Cost $36,234,359

Gross Square Footage 219,921(- planetarium)

Construction Cost /SF $143.01

Project Cost/SF $164.76

Construction Cost by PhaseConstruction Cost by PhasePhase One $17,213,997

Phase Two and Three $14,236,910

Program Summary Program Summary Programmed Area ASF Target GSF ASF Provided

(.60)Computing Services 9,050 16,455 9,764Geology/Geography 11,053 20,096 12,262Computer Science 5,868 10,669 5,579Physics/Astronomy 16,938 30,796 17,762Planetarium 3,028 5,505 3,341Chemistry 25,234 45,880 27,180Mathematics 4,800 8,727 5,308Public Spaces/Organizations 9,912 18,022 11,921Library/Technology Center 18,835 32,245 18,117General Use Classrooms 9,625 17,500 10,339Building Support - Existing spaces 3,964 7,207 3,964Building Support – New Addition 3,200 5,818 3,556Unassigned Space (Expansion) 0 0 11,596

121,507 220,922 140,689 223,262

Existing Building ASF/GSF 85,366/131,820 .65New Construction w/ planetarium 140,689/223,262 .63

Benefits to the Physical PlantBenefits to the Physical Plant

3441Lab Spaces

30Conference Rooms

90Group Rooms

80 SeatFixed Tables, Movable Chairs

200 SeatTiered, Tablet arms

Auditorium

12Movable Tables

11Fixed, Tiered

Classrooms

96Computer Labs

90Combined Lab/Classrooms

65Seminar Rooms

NewOld

“The Big Idea”“The Big Idea” Demolish outdated auditorium to create space for new addition and provide swing space

Create new Atrium to – integrate the building

vertically – Establish “landmark”

element – Step floor plans– Interactive space– Move study space from

controlled library environment to “commons”

Flank Atrium with Tech. Center and Science LibraryPlan phased construction with CM to shorten timeline from 60 to 30 monthsBuilding HVAC zoned vertically allowed “half and half” division

– Construct two new additions on east and west ends

Project PhasingProject Phasing

TimelineTimeline

Building was occupied throughout the renovation and construction of the additionsConstant communicationExcellent Contractor in Shiel Sexton, particularly on-site superintendentRelocation plan and creative use of swing spaceInvestment of university in temporary spaceUse of break periods for scheduling of highest noise producing activities

Demolition of Auditorium, site prep May 2001 – August 2001East and west addition construction August 2001 – August 2002South half renovation Spring 2002 – December 2002North half renovation January 2003 – August 2003

Study ModelsStudy Models

Site PlanSite Plan

Increase in importance to approach from west

Entrance addresses College Street Walk and PAC Quad

New Loggia aligns with new Art Center

Loading/Service at west end

Future Planetarium will reinforce Hanna Street Promenade

First Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan

First Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan

First Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan

First Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan

First Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan

First Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan

Second Floor PlanSecond Floor Plan

Second Floor PlanSecond Floor Plan

Second Floor PlanSecond Floor Plan

Second Floor PlanSecond Floor Plan

Second Floor PlanSecond Floor Plan

Third Floor PlanThird Floor Plan

Third Floor PlanThird Floor Plan

Third Floor PlanThird Floor Plan

Third Floor PlanThird Floor Plan

Third Floor PlanThird Floor Plan

Basement Floor PlanBasement Floor Plan

Basement Floor PlanBasement Floor Plan

Basement Floor PlanBasement Floor Plan

Basement Floor PlanBasement Floor Plan

Basement Floor PlanBasement Floor Plan

Basement Floor PlanBasement Floor Plan

Basement Floor PlanBasement Floor Plan

Case Study – Percy Lavon Julian Science and Mathematics Center

Opening Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal AbrahamVice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Process & Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Moriarity, AIA Principal CSO Architects, Inc.

Design Challenges/Building AttributesBuilding StatisticsProgramBenefits to the Physical PlantThe “Big Idea” - Introducing VerticalityTour of the Building Floor Plans

AgendaAgenda

Insights from the Project Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . Fred SosterProfessor of Geology and Geography

Project OrganizationRole of the Project ShepherdPlanningLessons LearnedImpacts of New Facilities on the Departments

President

AcademicVice-President

Physical PlantDirector

General Contractor

FinancialVice-President

ProjectShepherd

ProjectConsultant

Architect

Subcontractors

SubcommitteesAcademic Departments

Classroom DesignPublic Spaces

LibraryTechnology CenterComputing Services

Building Services

Project OrganizationProject Organization

Role of the Project ShepherdRole of the Project Shepherd

Advocate for building faculty and building staffOwner representative to architects and contractorsAttend all design development and contractor meetingCommunicate plans and progress to building occupantsEnsure that subcommittees are making progress and meeting deadlinesWork with Vice President on design and decision makingGet quick decisions; timely answers to questionsFirst responder to inconveniences (e.g., noise, dust, fumes)Plan, coordinate, and execute personnel and program relocationsCoordinate furniture, AV, and technology bidding and installation

PlanningPlanning

Appoint Project ShepherdPublic meetings with building occupantsForm subcommittees and generate tasksProvide departmental “footprints” and guidelines for designs

– Faculty offices– Department lobby with adjacent breakroom– Student lounge– Seminar rooms, classrooms, computer labs– Dual purpose classrooms/labs– Plan for the next generation of faculty and students

Prototype Classroom

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

$150,000Dual motorized screensSlide projectors on scissor liftsHidden ceiling projectorProfessor’s podium

– VCE– Cable TV– Document camera

Every seat hard-wiredBlackboards and whiteboards

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

Dual motorized screens– Yes – in classrooms ≥ 20– No – seminar rooms

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

Slide projectors on scissor lifts– No– Cost– Unwieldy access– Do not need 2 projectors in every

classroom

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

Hidden ceiling projectors– No– Cost– New models are smaller and

less conspicuous

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

Professor’s podium– Computer with DVD player– VCR– Cable TV– Document camera

• No – not used– Added laptop connection– Added push button control

panel

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

Seminar rooms– No professor’s podium– Projector– VCR– Laptop ready

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

Blackboards and whiteboards– No– Cost

Prototype “Mock-up” ClassroomPrototype “Mock-up” Classroom

Every seat hard-wired– No– Not used in “mock-up” classroom– Wiring seats essentially fixes table location– Cost– Classrooms are “wireless” ready. Power in

floor boxes

Wire versus Wireless?Wire versus Wireless?Wireless. Entire building is wireless ready

– Determine locations of receivers– Power and data in ceiling

Wire– Speed and bandwidth

• Faculty offices• Instructional stations in classrooms• Library

– Density of users• Computer labs• Chemistry, geology and physics labs

– Other• Atrium• A few seats in classrooms

Are Desktop Computer Labs History?Are Desktop Computer Labs History?

ConduitConduit

Faculty office layoutsWiring to farthest corner of the room

How Much Conduit?How Much Conduit?

1,500 data dropsPulled wire to 1,000 locationsLit up about 500 ports

Everybody Wants a Conference RoomEverybody Wants a Conference Room

Classroom LayoutClassroom Layout

Do not necessarily center screensProfessor’s podium opposite ceiling projectorPosition of light switches and motorized screen controlsBuild a few seats larger than anticipated class sizeCanned incandescent lights with dimmer switches

Owner Contingency FundsOwner Contingency Funds

Add contingency funds as part of the total project budgetWhy?

– Unexpected conditions– There will always be changes to the design during the construction phase– These changes are expensive

Contingency funds serve as “bank account” to make necessary changes without increasing project cost

Impact of New FacilitiesImpact of New Facilities

Students have an “academic home”Many faculty are rapidly moving to Power Point and multimediaPublic study spaces are tremendously popular with students from all disciplinesIt is not just a science building anymore

Peeler Art CenterPeeler Art Center

Began with cost limited budget of $5,000,000

National competition for architect

Designed to departmental needs

Setback – grant was denied

Project resumed stimulated by donor interest

Enlarged vision based on photography and sculpture needs

Added technology- enhanced teaching spaces in excess of departmental needs to draw others to new building

Donor wanted major gallery and acoustically enhanced auditorium for performances and gallery lectures

Peeler Art CenterPeeler Art Center

Designed by Carlos Jimenez in conjunction with CSO Architects and constructed in 2002 by Shiel Sexton Company

82,000 SF

Construction Cost $11,600,000Project Cost $15,000,000Construction Cost/SF $141.46Project Cost/SF $182.92

GalleriesAuditoriumTraditional Art Studios for Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, and PhotographyArt History ClassroomsDigital Video and Design LabsVisual Resource Library

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Peeler Art CenterPeeler Art Center

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

Peeler Art CenterPeeler Art Center

Observations Observations

Role of shepherd in one-department building vs. multi-department buildingWith individual studios, risk and reward of design by single usersComplex management of furnishings and technology budgetsLink in planning to A/V and IT needs of department and guests

– Faculty stations– Dual projectors

Build, if not finish unassigned space such as complete basementMatching specialized services to other services on campus

– Digital video lab– Digital Design Lab– Slide library becomes campus-wide visual resource center for 35 mm

and digital imagesValue Engineering Phase of each Project

– Phases– Future development– Deletions– Scope Changes– Compromises