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Size: 53,000 square feet
Construction cost: $12 million

This new two story, general academic and faculty building is located on the “lower portion” of the Savannah State Campus and is the first major building to unite the historic “upper campus” with the more recent buildings. Lott + Barber was selected to provide programming, pre-design, and construction manager selection services. Following completion of the planning portion, we initiated the design process utilizing Building Information Modeling.

In addition to the “normal design services” the project also required an unusual Letter of Map Revision from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) to correct an inaccuracy in the flood maps affecting the project. This process required intensive analysis of storm events related to the coastal location of the project.

Building systems include steel and metal framing with architectural CMU and brick veneer. The roof will be standing seam metal; the cornice and other architectural elements will be precast concrete and curtainwall. The interior includes a two-story lobby space that connects the north and south main entries. This building will house much needed classrooms, facility offices, and administrative support spaces.

Other ancillary activities included assistance with demolition of three campus structures requiring removal prior to construction of the new academic building.