Spring Break
The Daily OrangeDon't mind the mess
University-wide construction work creates new detours on campus
By Shayna Meliker
Posted: 8/26/08, 12:56 AM EST Section: News
Syracuse University students returned this week to a campus in transition. The changes include a new dorm building, classroom facilities and an athletic center. The Daily Orange takes a look at the six latest projects - totaling $255.5 million - currently in the works at SU.
Project: Life Sciences Complex
Broke Ground: April 2006
Expected Completion Date: August 2008, with ongoing landscape work outside the building
At a Glance: At 230,000 square feet, this complex is the university's largest and most expensive construction project. Its five stories consist of classrooms, auditoriums and research labs for the biology, chemistry and biochemistry departments. A dedication ceremony is set for Nov. 7.
Detours: None
Cost: $107 million
Fun Fact: The roof of the building features two research greenhouses.
Project: Slocum Hall (School of Architecture)
Broke Ground: Renovations began January 2007
Expected Completion Date: August 2008
At a Glance: The architecture program moves back to its original location after three semesters at The Warehouse in downtown Armory Square. Renovations were completed this summer and rededication activities are set for Sept. 18-20.
Detours: None
Cost: $19 million
Fun Fact: Its 125-person auditorium floats above a lower-level gallery.
Project: Center of Excellence Headquarters
Broke Ground: Spring 2006
Expected Completion Date: Summer 2009
At a Glance: The engineering research building is set on the corner of downtown's East Washington and Almond streets. The facility, of which only the steel frame is completed, will house a lab for indoor environmental quality testing and a 250-foot tower for measuring outdoor air quality. SU students and faculty will have access to the center, which is a joint venture with schools such as Colgate University, Cornell University and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Project: Life Sciences Complex
Broke Ground: April 2006
Expected Completion Date: August 2008, with ongoing landscape work outside the building
At a Glance: At 230,000 square feet, this complex is the university's largest and most expensive construction project. Its five stories consist of classrooms, auditoriums and research labs for the biology, chemistry and biochemistry departments. A dedication ceremony is set for Nov. 7.
Detours: None
Cost: $107 million
Fun Fact: The roof of the building features two research greenhouses.
Project: Slocum Hall (School of Architecture)
Broke Ground: Renovations began January 2007
Expected Completion Date: August 2008
At a Glance: The architecture program moves back to its original location after three semesters at The Warehouse in downtown Armory Square. Renovations were completed this summer and rededication activities are set for Sept. 18-20.
Detours: None
Cost: $19 million
Fun Fact: Its 125-person auditorium floats above a lower-level gallery.
Project: Center of Excellence Headquarters
Broke Ground: Spring 2006
Expected Completion Date: Summer 2009
At a Glance: The engineering research building is set on the corner of downtown's East Washington and Almond streets. The facility, of which only the steel frame is completed, will house a lab for indoor environmental quality testing and a 250-foot tower for measuring outdoor air quality. SU students and faculty will have access to the center, which is a joint venture with schools such as Colgate University, Cornell University and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
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