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2014-1015 Upenn FRES Annual Report 1 Penn Compact 2020 builds on the past decade of progress we have made in advancing the University of Pennsylvania. It is a far-reaching vision that outlines next steps to increase access to Penn’s exceptional intellectual resources; integrate knowledge across academic disciplines with emphasis on innovative understanding and discovery; and engage locally, nationally, and globally to bring the benefits of Penn’s research, teaching, and service to individuals and communities at home and around the world. – Amy Gutmann, President University of Pennsylvania Average number of construction workers on campus per day working on Penn projects during summer 2015 2 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA FACILITIES & REAL ESTATE SERVICES BI-ANNUAL REPORT FY2014 –FY2015 The physical manifestation of the Penn Compact is the Penn Connects campus development plan – an exciting blueprint for the campus adopted in 2006. Penn Connects 2.0 builds on In review... that comprehensive strategy and reinforces the University’s sustainability objectives. Over the last decade, Penn has added 27.25 acres of new open space, 6 million sq. ft. of new construction, and 2.4 million sq. ft. of renovation, representing a total commitment of public and private investment of $3.8 billion. Bringing to life the vision of the Penn Compact falls in the most tangible way to us in Penn’s Facilities and Real Estate Services. The Division provides the expertise, business practices, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, and renew the physical assets of the University. Through these actions, our staff members across all departments impact the ability of the University to meet its goals in teaching and scholarship, medical research and clinical care, living and learning, and campus and community. I invite you to view this FY2014–FY2015 Biannual Report as an account of the collaboration between FRES and our colleagues in the EVP division and in each of Penn’s Schools and Centers. I also direct you to videos of how Penn’s campus has been transformed, by honoring its history while creating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable urban university for the 21st century and beyond. Sincerely, Anne Papageorge Vice President Facilities & Real Estate Services The Office of the University Architect guides MAJOR COMPLETED PROJECTS the planning and design of new construction and preservation on campus, while the Chemistry 1973 is the first building in which a comprehensive mechanical Design & Construction Department manages and lighting systems $15.5M the design and executes new construction renovation under Penn’s Century and renovation of existing properties. Both Bond program was completed. The 150,000 sq.ft. building is home to teams implement the Capital Plan in con- lab, lecture, and office spaces, an junction with the Operations & Maintenance auditorium and a library. Chem ’73 and Administration Departments. had been on a list of research Completely restored and renovated buildings targeted for renovation The campus development plan, Penn in 2013–14, the Arts, Research and based on its advanced age and the Connects, recommends sustainable devel- Culture House (ARCH) serves as deteriorated condition of its heating, home for many of Penn’s student ventilation, and air conditioning Gregory College House consists of opment for all new projects. New buildings cultural groups and the Center for (HVAC). When the Century Bond two, four-story buildings — Van Pelt and major renovation projects currently Undergraduate Research and funding became available in spring Manor and Class of 1925 House under design are registered with the U.S. Fellowships (CURF). The project 2012, several buildings were studied — totaling 117,000 sq.ft. Over restored and reused most of the to determine their feasibility for two summers, Gregory underwent Green Building Council, and are targeting original building, including walls, renovation, examining cost, condition, a $17M renovation to student rooms LEED Silver rating or higher. At the end of windows, and superstructure. and payback based on utilities and public spaces that transformed FY15, the University had eight on-campus The $24M restored ARCH at 29,000 savings, among other factors. the College House. The most visible LEED Certified buildings and nearly a dozen sq.ft. includes a café, a large, Ultimately, Chem ’73 was selected renovation took place on the first floor high-tech auditorium, fully upgraded as the first project. of Van Pelt, where a new program- additional LEED-registered projects in mechanical and electrical systems, matic west wing became a bustling construction, design, or planning. and a new elevator. hub for study, play and culture. The pedestrian bridge along Locust Campus Development Walk, spanning 38th Street, was originally constructed in 1971. The University refurbished the bridge in summer 2014 with a budget of $2.48M, while maintaining the history 570 and multi-generational donor plaques Average number of construction inscribed on the bridge. The Class workers on campus per day of 1949/Generational Bridge working on Penn projects serves as a visible reminder that during summer 2015 Penn’s story continues to be written. 2 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA FACILITIES & REAL ESTATE SERVICES BI-ANNUAL REPORT FY2014 –FY2015 addressing climate control and replacement of windows. This $4.4M phase of the project, completed in August 2014, renovated just over 8,000 sq.ft. of the museum. The Alfred Newton Richards Medical Just south of Penn Park is Penn’s River Fields, a six-acre, $4.8M project Research Laboratory, designed by completed in fall 2013. This sports complex includes the trio of facilities that Louis Kahn, was designated a serve as the home for Penn soccer, field hockey, and track & field. Ellen Vagelos National Historic Landmark in 2009. (C’90) Field was designed for women’s field hockey with Astroturf. It shares a A partial renovation project for the rotating scoreboard with Rhodes Field. Irving “Moon” Mondschein Throwing 104,000 sq. ft. building began in June Complex facilities for javelin, shot put, discus, and hammer were improved. 2014. Projects through the end of In August 2013, the 59,500 sq.ft. project completed in January 2015 FY15 have renovated approximately The Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology, which broke ground reopened with provides state-of-the-art facilities for Hutchinson Gym 52,000 sq. ft. The total budget for in February 2011, was completed in August 2013 and opened with a grand substantial upgrades. The $24.7M Perelman School of Medicine Richards is $29.8M, with $4M of that celebration that November. This $91M, 78,000 sq. ft. building provides access project transformed the building students and offices for faculty. sourced from Century Bond. Work to high-performance nanotechnology equipment (electron and scanning probe into the modern Tse Ping - Cheng Ongoing work at Meyerson Hall through FY15 has concentrated on microscopy, traditional micro- and nano-fabrication equipment) to researchers Cheung Ling Sports Center, featuring includes multi-phased improvements the 5th and 6th floors of the C and D from across Penn’s campus as well as neighboring institutions. Environmental practice space for Penn basketball, to studios, common areas, entryways, towers, where obsolete wet lab space sustainability features include green roofs and underground cisterns which fencing, golf, gymnastics, wrestling and the fabrication lab. The 2nd floor was converted to dry labs and offices. contribute to stormwater management. and rowing programs. studios were renovated in summer All windows were replaced following A project that included a new 2013, along with exterior improve- the original Kahn design, including recording studio, publications room, ments on the 34th and Walnut the enormous glass sheets at each and exterior porch was completed Streets side of the building, at a cost floor level and the distinctive blue at the Kelly Writers House at 3805 of $3.55M. This work was followed glass above them. Locust Walk in fall 2015. in summer 2014 by a $3.165M renovation to the 3rd floor studios. Physically connected to both the A portion of all upgrades are Century Smilow Center for Translational Bond funded. Research and the Roberts Proton Therapy Center, the Henry A. Jordan Continuing a multi-phased renovation Medical Education Center is designed of the Penn Museum, improvements to integrate research and clinical to the Conservation Labs on 1st floor facilities with classrooms and other were completed, as were renovations educational spaces. This $43M to office space on 3rd floor, specifically 3 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LEED CERTIFIED PROJECTS MORRIS ARBORETUM VANCE HALL HORTICULTURE CENTER (first and 2nd floors) Platinum Silver GOLKIN HALL GRADUATE RESEARCH WING LL Gold (200 S. 33rd St.) $68.6M Neural and Behavioral Silver Sciences Building. With an expected JOE’S CAFÉ opening in spring 2016, this new (in Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall) PERELMAN CENTER FOR academic building will integrate Construction began on the New psychology, biology and behavioral Gold ADVANCED MEDICINE (UPHS) College House at 34th and Chestnut sciences under one roof with research Certified Streets in fall 2013 and will be com- laboratories, teaching facilities and LERNER CENTER plete in August 2016. This $127M, space for students to collaborate For the most current list of (Music Building) 198,000 sq.ft. student residence and study. Construction followed the Penn’s LEED certified projects, Gold will be completed for the fall 2016 demolition of the Mudd and Kaplan visit the Green Campus semester. The New College House Buildings to make room for this new Partnership website. SINGH CENTER FOR will house up to 350 undergraduate 78,000 sq.ft. structure adjacent to NANOTECHNOLOGY students primarily in three and four the Leidy Labs and Carolyn Lynch Gold bedroom suites as well as 15 faculty It will address the maintenance and Labs on University Avenue. and staff who are part of the College system upgrades needed for a modern The Perry World House will create STEINBERG HALL- House program.
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