#6. Washington State University Plant Biosciences complex, Phase I

Cost:$30 million (estimated construction)
$39 million (estimated total)


Rendering courtesy of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership
A new research and teaching building at WSU will be home to science labs and classrooms for the School of Plant Biosciences.



Project address:
West end of Johnson Road and Stadium Way, Pullman

Start of construction:
July 25, 2003

Expected
completion date:

April 25, 2005

Owner:
Washington State University


Type of contract:
General contractor/construction manager




Description

An addition to the existing Washington State University Plant Biosciences facility will add state-of-the-art research and teaching lab facilities focusing on molecular and biological plant sciences research.

The program includes research and support laboratory space for about 40 principal investigators as well as over 40 post-doctorate students. Support space will include general lab support as well as specialized growth chambers and major instrument rooms. There will also be a large archival of plant specimens housed below-grade.

The project is a 93,000-square-foot addition to Johnson Hall, which contains the existing School of Plant Biosciences. It will create a shared environment and allow an integrated approach for the school.

The four-story addition is sited on a prominent corner marking the new entry of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics. This highly visible site is the cornerstone project for a newly master planned area of the campus.

The building is organized with levels two through four housing research labs and lab support. Level one will incorporate teaching labs, a large study hall and primary circulation, both vertically and horizontally into Johnson Hall.

The research labs will be linked by a three-story atrium and connecting stair with gathering and conference space located at the atrium’s base level.

A greenhouse display area for exhibits as well as multi-use interaction areas will be provided at the south end of each research floor. Architecturally, these areas will be highlighted on the exterior with large areas of glass and a unique sun shading system.

The exterior will be a modern interpretation of academic architecture, featuring brick which blends in with the rest of the campus. Distinctive elements will be highlighted architecturally by glass and metal panels.

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS

Contractor:

Skanska, 2555 S.W. 153rd Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006, (503) 641-2500

Architect:

Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership, 925 Fourth Ave., Suite 2400, Seattle, WA 98104, (206) 623-9414




Other Participants
KPFF (civil and structural engineer)
Glumac International (mechanical engineer)
Creighton Engineering (fire protection)
James D. Graham & Associates (electrical and telecommunications)
McLellan & Copenhagen (lab design)
The Greenbush Group (acoustical)
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca (landscape architect)
American Drapery Blind & Carpet
Dupree Building Specialties
Probel
The Won-Door Corp.
Motley-Motley Inc.
Geopier Foundation Co. Northwest
Living Waters Lawn & Landscape
BST Surfacing
Poe Asphalt Paving
Curtis Concrete
Paras General Contractors
Anderson Masonry
American Iron Works & Erectors
Metals Fabrication Co.
Western Tile and Marble
American Stair
Hanset Stainless
Baugh Carpentry
Pacific Cabinets
Watson Associates
Gale Contractor Services
Commercial Firestop Services
Krueger Sheet Metal Co.
Builders Hardware
Division Eight
Advanced Fireproofing & Insulation
Inland Glass
Performance Contracting
Noise Control of Washington
Rubenstein’s Contract Carpet
Inland Coatings
Baugh Specialties
ISEC
Environmental Growth Chambers
Kone Inc.
Patriot Fire Protection
McClintock & Turk
SMK Construction Co.
Siemens Building Technologies
Aztech Electric
SimplexGrinnell
Landscape Forms
Simonis & Associates
Sound Business
PBS Supply Co.
Arbon Equipment Corp.


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