Saint Mary’s University Science Building Renewal Project

 

May 2007: Saint Mary's University Newspaper, The Times, highlights the new ACEnet Remote Collaboration Room:

Click here to read the full article (page 8)

May 2007: View new photos in the photo gallery.

March 2007: Download a one-page overview of the Science Building project.

January 2007: View the updated phasing plan here


Click on image to view full Phasing Plans

 

Saint Mary's University Student Newspaper, The Journal, highlights the Science Building Renewal Project:

Click here to read an article by Holly Underhill, Undergraduate Student Representative (October 4 issue).

Click here to read an article by Olivier Jarda, Editor (September 27 issue).

Download the Science Building Renewal Project brochure (PDF).

Science – Building for the Future
Rendering courtesy of Davison Seamone Rickard Adams Architects Inc.

In March 2005, Saint Mary’s University commenced a three-year $25.5 million Science Building Renewal Project. In keeping with the University’s Strategic Directions and Academic Plan, the project will meet the needs of students, staff and faculty of the Sciences through a significant upgrading of the Science Building and its infrastructure.

The scope of the Project includes the modernization of 71,500 square feet of research space in addition to the construction of 22,500 square feet of premium teaching space at the north end of the building. The Science Building houses the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, and Geology along with related programs and services.

The Science Building Renewal Project builds on the Proposed Planning Principles already developed by the University and will meet the following objectives:

• Renew the building the infrastructure including architectural, mechanical and electrical infrastructure
• Provide each faculty member with separate research and office space
• Optimize lab capacity for teaching purposes
• Optimize research space and capacity,
• Harmonize with the Atrium Building in function and appearance.

Students, staff and faculty will be able to take full advantage of the renovations as they are completed. The Project will be fully completed by September 2008 with the operational function of as much space as possible being retained throughout the process.

Excavation takes place at the north end of the Science Building. (Photo taken on November 1, 2005)

The University community gathered for a sod-turning ceremony on September 14, 2005. Left to right: Father Con Mulvihill, Chaplain; Gabrielle Morrison, Vice-President of Administration; Vanessa Kavanagh, student enrolled in the Master of Applied Science Program (major in Plant Physiology); Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary's; and Dr. David Richardson, Dean of Science, prepare to turn the sod

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