Wittenberg University Designs New Science Center

Wittenberg University has selected Holabird & Root of Chicago to design the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center and renovate the existing building. The first phase of a two phase project includes a 47,000-sf expansion of the original 96,000-sf facility to primarily house classroom, laboratory, and office space with state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical systems. The facility will house the disciplines of Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Health Professions, Marine and Molecular Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. Holabird & Root will also rebuild a 230-seat auditorium. A second phase may involve upgrading mechanical systems, computer network connections, classrooms and laboratory spaces in the existing science building. Earl Walls & Associates is serving as Laboratory Programmer/Planner. Completion is scheduled for 2003.