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A “Convergence” of Learning and Social Activities
Overview of the Information and Technology Convergence Center October 2013
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Information and Technology Convergence Center What is it?
A multi-purpose, technology-rich, teaching and learning “commons” space designed to: • Connect information, technology, teaching, learning, and
social interactions • Support student-driven collaborations • Provide an open design and flexible space • Enable smooth transitions to new technologies • Incorporate sustainable approaches to building design
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Information and Technology Convergence Center
Aesthetic Goal: 21st Century Contents Inside a Georgian Style Container
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Convergence Center Location
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Convergence Center Building Summary
• Four-story structure – 76,716 square feet • Total Budget: $39,375,498 • Hanbury, Evans, Wright, and Vlattas – Architects • W.M. Jordan – Construction (CM at Risk)
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Convergence Center Schedule, Phase I
• May 11, 2008 -- Project RFP Issued • August 2008 – Architect Selected • September 2008 to 2009 – Design Workshops Conducted • March 2010 – BCOM Approves Preliminary Design
Project “on hold” awaiting release of construction funding
• November 2010– Value Engineering (VE) Phase Conducted
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Convergence Center Schedule, Phase II
• January 2011 – BCOM Accepts UMW Response to VE Report • May 2011 – Noti!cation of Construction Funding • July 2011 – Project “Re-launch” • November 2011 – Construction Firm Selected • April 2012 – BCOM Approves Construction Documents • April 2012 – “Early Package” Construction Begins
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Convergence Center Schedule, Phase III
• September 2012– Construction Contract Signed! • September 2012– Formal Ground Breaking • June 2014 – Tentative “Substantial Completion” Date • Summer 2014 – “So Launch” and “Shakedown Cruise” • August 2014 – Building in Operation • September 2014 – Grand Opening Ceremony
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View from Jepson Science Center/Anderson Center Direction
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A View from the top of the Jepson Science Center
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Current View from Jepson Science/Anderson Center Direction
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A Peek at the Work Inside
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View from Woodard Campus Center Direction
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Schedule of Upcoming Construction “Milestones”
• Exterior brick work starts, Mid-‐June 2013
• Building “powered”; Crane removed, by October 2013
• Building fully enclosed, November 2013
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Inside the Building • Digital Auditorium (seats up to 162, four different arrangements) • TEN meeting/conference/training rooms • FOUR “high tech” and “specialized” classrooms • THREE audio/video production spaces • NINE self-service collaboration spaces • Numerous gathering/meeting/studying nooks • Gallery and digital display areas • New locations for Speaking and Writing Centers • New UMW Data Center • Staff offices • Café
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Open, “High Tech” Spaces
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Center Staircase
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Main Floor and Media Wall
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Collaboration Spaces
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Stairway Between Second and ird Floors
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Library Connection and Study Spaces
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ird Floor – View From Above
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Speaking and Writing Centers
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Digital Auditorium
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Digital Auditorium – Interior View
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Digital Auditorium – Interior View
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Digital Auditorium – Seating Options
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All renderings courtesy of Hanbury, Evans, Wright, and Vlattas
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