FAU Computer Center Building 22
Boca Raton, Florida
Construction Cost: $9.1M
Completion Date: August 2008
PGAL designed this two-story, 46,000 square foot Addition and Renovation to Computer Center Building 22 which was just completed with Balfour Beatty in August 2008. Features of the complex include offices and support facilities for 8 separate technical service departments, three classrooms for distance learning and video conferencing, one 24/7 computer laboratory, and a security access system to ensure student and faculty safety. To keep costs down PGAL designed a concrete modular exterior with an innovative front entry façade the creatively utilizes pre-fab metal cladding. The design allowed for continuous server function. Hurricane resistant storefront and glazing and high-tech metallic aluminum cladding has been detailed for exterior walls.
Relevance of Performance to this Project: Computer Center Building Phased Renovation/Expansion program just completed in concert with Balfour-Beatty. This is the 16th project PGAL’s staff has successfully completed for FAU, in the last twelve years, including a ground up new campus, student support service center, campus support/public safety complex, allied health center, campus housing, arts and humanities center, and master planning on five campuses.