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University of Michigan Renovates Historic Rackham Building
The University of Michigan will soon complete the renovation, restoration and rehabilitation of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies Building. Built in the classical renaissance style in 1938, the facility houses Graduate Studies as well as hosting public and university events. The building contains two auditoriums, three study halls, three conference spaces, and galleries. Designed by SmithGroup, the $22.8-million renovation began in June of 2001 and is slated for completion in November 2002.
UC Davis Completes Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
The University of California, Davis has recently completed construction of the new $57-million Robert and Margit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Built by contractor McCarthy, the facility is one of the largest university performing arts presentation venues in the country. Begun in May 2000, the 104,000-sf facility includes: the multilevel 1,800-seat Barbara K. and W.
Georgia Institute of Technology Builds Environmental Science & Technology Building
Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is building the 288,000-gsf Ford Motor Company Environmental Science & Technology Building. Designed by architects Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, and built by Archer Western Contractors, the building will house the College of Engineering, the College of Sciences, and the Advanced Technology Development Center. Construction of the $58-million laboratory and research facility began in August of 2002 and is slated for completion this October.
Purdue Renovates Historic Pfendler Hall
Purdue University is renovating the historic 101-year old David C. Pfendler Hall, formerly the Agricultural and Entomology Hall. The project includes a 25,000-sf addition, with the interior and exterior of the existing structure to be renovated and restored in the Beaux-arts Neoclassical style. The facility will house administrative offices for the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, the Agricultural Development Office, classrooms, research labs, and a 150-seat auditorium.
East High School Upgrades Lighting System
East High School in Williamsville, N.Y., worked with Trautman Associates of Buffalo and Lumen Power Sources, a representative of H.E. Williams, to upgrade the high school's lighting system.