The Ohio State University Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex + Fontana Lab

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architect:
Moody Nolan
Perkins & Will

Construction Cost:
$41 million

Project Size:
136,000 SF

G_1002_OSU Fontana Hall BMEC-2

A total renovation of the old Koffolt Laboratory and Fontana Laboratory, formerly two adjoining buildings that were physically attached to an additional supporting building that shares MEP systems, and the replacement of the existing high bay space with a new addition. They house the departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. The scope included site utilities, hazardous materials abatement, selective demolition, and new construction typically associated with an extensive renovation of laboratory buildings over 50 years old. The renovated spaces include classrooms, teaching labs, research labs, offices, conference spaces, and support spaces. The site is located in the central core of campus and is extremely dense.