University of Texas Plans Austin Pharmacy Building Renovation

The University of Texas in Austin recently awarded Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects (WHR) the contract to provide professional services for Phase One of the Pharmacy Building renovation. The 60,000-gsf Pharmacy Building was originally constructed in 1952 and is considered a historically relevant building by the University. The renovation program, including a project budget, should be finalized by the end of October. Upon funding approval, WHR will begin the design process. This project will be a gut and renovation; the interior will be completely rebuilt and the obsolete mechanical and electrical systems replaced. State-of-the-art modular lab design, equipment, and an energy efficient HVAC (heat recovery) system will be part of the improvements.