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Rutgers University

New Chemistry and Chemical Biology Building, Piscataway, NJ

CONSTRUCTION COST COMPLETION DATE OWNER
$103 million 2017 Rutgers University
SCHEDULE CONTRACT TYPE ARCHITECT
22 months Construction Manager-at-Risk Flad Architects

PROJECT DETAILS
Th is new four story (above grade) Chemistry and Chemical Biology, with • Th e ground fl oor houses fl exible classrooms,
a basement and penthouse, will house classrooms, administration offi ces, administration offi ces and a 120 seat auditorium.
research laboratories and a 120 seat auditorium. Th e lobby doubles as a Th e lobby doubles as a presentation and gathering
presentation and gathering space and the basement includes specialty space.
imaging facilities. • Research laboratories and related offi ce on three
upper fl oors include synthetic organic and inorganic
Th e structure consists of a concrete wide module joist system and includes chemistry; physical organic and analytical chemistry;
architecturally exposed concrete at laboratories, stairways and other and physical, biological and materials chemistry.
interior locations. Th e mechanical penthouse has steel framing members. • Shared specialty imaging facilities are located in the
basement. Specialized environmental requirements
Th e Exterior Envelop materials include curtainwall, terracotta rain include EMI mitigation, vibration isolation,
screen, composite metal panel, precast and dimension stone cladding. acoustics, temperature and humidity control.
• Air handlers, energy recovery units and exhaust fans
Additionally this project included a complete utility plant to support the
are located at the penthouse level. Plumbing and
Chemistry and Chemical Biology building which included: electrical systems are located in the basement
• Incoming 4160 electrical feed
• Th e project is targeting LEED Gold Certifi cation
• 3,000 tons of cooling chilled and condenser water
• Air distribution system - 100% outside air lab environment • Sitework includes bio-retention area, regrading,
• 200,000 CFM air to water energy recover system utility relocation, paving, restripping of existing
surface parking, and exterior lighting