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The Ohio State University OARDC Agricultural Engineering Building

OARDC

OARDC Agricultural Engineering Building

The Ohio State University

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architects:
NBBJ, LLC
Van Auken Akins Architects, LLC

Construction Cost:
$10.8 Million

The project consisted of the demolition of the existing 27,645 sq ft Agricultural Engineering Building and the design and construction of a replacement facility on the existing site. As a part of the demolition project the existing utilities in the tunnel were disconnected and capped and hazardous materials abated to satisfy LEED requirements. The replacement facility is aligned with the principles of the Frame Work Plan for the Regional Campuses and includes labs for specialized research, faculty offices, lab and office support spaces, surface parking, and connection to the existing utility tunnel system. The scope included site planning with a goal of strengthening pedestrian and vehicular connections within the campus. Design services included interior finishes and equipment.

The Ohio State University Archie & Bonita Griffin Pavilion

The Archie and Bonita Griffin Pavilion-OSU

Archie & Bonita Griffin Pavilion

The Ohio State University

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architect:
Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc.

Construction Cost:
$1.31 Million

This project was the improvement, partial replacement, and expansion of the existing patio which wraps the North, West and South sides of the Longaberger Alumni House. The project doubled the area of the existing patio along the South side and provided a covered outdoor space.  The existing architecture was used to inform the design of the covering for the patio that will be used for a variety of outdoor events.  The landscaping is also redone around the new patio to enhance the area.

The Ohio State University South Campus Chiller Plant

OSU - South Campus Chiller Plant

South Campus Chiller Plant

The Ohio State University

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architect:
Ross Barney Architects &
Champlin Architecture

Construction Cost:
$52 million

Project Size:
95,7000 SF of new construction

The South Campus Central Chiller Plant provides chilled water to support critical functions and operating rooms throughout the OSU medical campus including the new Critical Care Tower. The 3 story building stands 125 feet above grade and includes a basement built in the flood plain - designed as an inverted bathtub to ensure the equipment remains dry and functioning. A 35 foot screen wall at the top of the building conceals cooling towers.

This project was a trial for the construction reform law in Ohio and utilized the Design Assist method. Through this delivery method, we were able to coordinate with the steel and precast fabricator much earlier in the project. This additional early coordination resulted in innovative precast connections and panel design that reduced the steel tonnage required to support the cladding.

The structure was required to support very large equipment and piping loads including chillers weighing 127,000 pounds each, cooling towers weighing 121,000 pounds and 42” diameter pipes. Extensive coordination was required to properly support the equipment and allow user flexibility in the future while keeping structure costs within budget.

Awards:
2014 AIA Chicago - Distinguished Building Award
2014 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Award - Best Custom Solution