Phase one includes 88,490 sf of renovations for new research laboratories for biophysics and bioengineering, teaching laboratories, classrooms, departmental and dean's offices, clerical and faculty offices, NMR suite, and ancillary laboratory support spaces. Phase two adds 13,750 sf of additional laboratory space.

Public spaces are designed to respect the period architecture, the high ceilings, wood detailing, and pendant lighting. The existing interior brickwork, marble stairs, and ornamental metal railings are restored along with many of the beautiful white oak doors. A lobby on the first floor and lounge areas on the upper floors open up the corridor spaces and promote interaction in the use of both spaces. High ceilings in the open areas capture the full views from the arched windows.

A courtyard has been added that will redirect the main building entry to the campanile. Interior spaces will include bioengineering and biophysics research laboratories, classrooms, faculty offices, laboratory support rooms, and graduate student offices.

Project Information
Building Owner:		Rice University
Owner Contact:		Bill Mack, Director
Building Location:		Houston, Texas UNITED STATES
Project Type:		Renovation
Principal Building Function:		Research and Teaching
Project Timeline		Mar 1998 Planning Start Apr 1998 Design Start Nov 1998 Construction Start Apr 2000 Completion Last known status: Completed
Construction Cost:		$25,000,000
Cost Per Sq. Ft:		$237
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Building Information
Project Includes:		Chemistry Education Education: Classroom Education: Faculty Office Laboratory: Teaching Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Total GSF:		102,060
Special Equip:		NMR, steam autoclaves, glassware washer
Planning Module:		9' x 28'
Office Size:		156 NSF
Structure/Foundation:		Existing reinforced concrete frame with load bearing exterior masonry walls and interior steel columns.
Laboratory Parameters
Lab Module:		9' x 28'
Casework Mat'l:		Hamilton max wall fram, epoxy countertops, stained wood base cabinets
Fume Hoods:		33 Hopek IV, three Demo fume hoods
Biosafety Cabinets:		33 Type II A/B
Project Team
Architect		FKP Architects
Builder		Linbeck
Consultant - MEP Engineer		Burns, Delatte, McCoy
Consultant - Restoration		David Hoffman & Company
Profile Created 09/05/2001
Last Updated 04/04/2006
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