
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
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The East End Transformation of the Washington University in St.Louis, Danforth Campus is more than a construction project: It furthers the university’s mission and values, setting the course for the next era of academic excellence and service to society.
This transforming project pegged at $240 million, includes eight major components — three new academic buildings, an expansion of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, two new multi-use facilities, an underground parking garage and the expansive new Ann and Andrew Tisch Park.
These are indexed in the keymap as per the following nomenclature :
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Ann and Andrew Tisch Park
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Anabeth and John Weil Hall
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Henry A. and Elvira H. Jubel Hall
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James M. McKelvey, Sr. Hall
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Gary M. Sumers Welcome Center
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Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Expansion
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Craig and Nancy Schnuck Pavilion
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Underground Garage
This research will be confined to observing the construction progress of the Henry A. and Elvira H. Jubel Hall (3) and the Underground Garage (8) for a period of 10 weeks beginning the 3rd week of January 2018.
A weekly observation of the construction progress will be made and a critique developed to highlight the construction equipment, methods and milestones achieved in the respective week. Also, meteorological factors and workforce analytics in terms of a crew balance study will be tracked.
Find below a time-lapse video depicting the construction progress in the first 6 months since breaking ground.
Henry A. and Elvira H. Jubel Hall (3)
Set to house the School of Engineering & Applied Science’s Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (MEMS), Jubel Hall will offer infrastructure and research facilities that are key to fostering the interdisciplinary nature of engineering.
Project details:
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80,600 square ft. RCC Framed building;
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Features 15,600 sq. ft. research lab space, 7,850 sq. ft. faculty offices, 3,350 sq. ft. maker space (see rendering, below) with machine shop and studio space;
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1 Basement level +3 Floors;
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Also includes two 65-seat pooled classrooms.
Project Team:
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Landscape architect & planner: Michael Vergason Landscape Architects
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Civil engineer: Cole
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Utilities engineer: McClure
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Construction managers: McCarthy Building Companies + Simms Building Group
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Architect: Moore Ruble Yudell
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Associate Architect: Mackey Mitchell
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Structural Engineer: Alper Audi
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Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing engineer: BuroHappold

Underground Garage (8)
The underground parking facility has been designed to fully integrate into the east-end experience. With natural light and high ceilings, the garage will provide convenient access to the Danforth Campus, especially east-end destinations.
Project details:
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790 parking spaces;
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Includes vehicle charging stations, car-share and accessible spaces, as well as stops for the Campus Circulator;
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3 underground levels;
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The garage is being designed to be able to change its occupancy, in time, to accommodate academic, social or other support programs;
Project Team:
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Landscape architect & planner: Michael Vergason Landscape Architects
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Civil engineer: Cole
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Utilities engineer: McClure
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Construction managers: McCarthy Building Companies + Simms Building Group
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Architect: KieranTimberlake, Tao + Lee
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Parking facility Architect: BNIM
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Structural Engineer: KPFF
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Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing engineer: BuroHappold
