Sciences Complex Addition and Renovation

Indianapolis, Indiana

Firm

BSA LifeStructures

Client

Butler University

Area

265,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$84,700,000

Completion Date

01/2023

The Science Complex Renovation and Expansion at Butler University is all about connections. At the most literal level, the Levinson Family Hall Addition project connects two 1970s-era buildings—Gallahue Hall and Holcomb Building—without erasing their distinctive international style. But it also calls for gathering dispersed departments and programs under one roof, marrying historically significant science programs with modern lab and classroom facilities, and creating spaces where students and faculty can collaborate formally and informally. Before the renovation, Gallahue Hall and Holcomb Building offered confined spaces dedicated to specific uses. Unfortunately, that glimpse of history does little to attract and retain the best researchers and students. To create a more welcoming space, the team designed open and bright modular labs that permit greater flexibility to adapt to future research needs. Designs enable laboratory spaces to expand and contract as required and accommodate highly specialized and broad research. Classrooms were designed around active learning, technology, and, again, flexibility, and they were positioned to enable greater connection and collaboration among students and faculty.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Browning Day; Heapy Engineering; Cripe Architects + Engineers; Fink Roberts & Petrie; JBH Lab Planning LLC; Design 27; RTM Consultants Inc.; Cardno Inc.; Blundall Associates; Pepper Construction

Cost per Sq Ft

$317.00

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2022 Architectural Portfolio

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Tarkett USA
Flooring by Mohawk Commercial Carpet
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Ceramic Tile by Florida Tile
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Classroom Furniture by KI
Lounge Furniture by JSI
Library/Media Center Furniture by KI
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by EKO Contract
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Stylex
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by SitOnIt Seating
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Enwork
Office Furniture by Haworth
Science Furniture by Biofit
Draperies/Blinds by MechoShade
Science Furniture by Cramer
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge
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