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Brandeis University is in the process of a major expansion and renewal of the University's science facilities. This work is being accomplished through the addition of new space and the selective renovation of existing spaces. A master plan has been prepared with input from University leadership and science faculty, staff, and students. The design phase was completed in October 2006.

Specific campus planning goals for the Science Complex Renewal Project include opening up the Complex to the surrounding campus and facilitating circulation through the Complex. Within the Complex itself, key goals are to create research and teaching-lab/classroom spaces appropriate for the top-tier research and teaching that characterize science at Brandeis and to foster connections between disciplines in the sciences through physical connections and the creation of interaction spaces at critical junctures within the Complex.

Construction will involve two phases:

The Phase 1 building will be comprised of two levels of teaching labs, with three levels of research above. The building will also include a two-level electronic library, an atrium, a café, conference rooms and interaction spaces. Start of utilities to support the Phase 1 building began in late-June 2006, and construction of footings and foundations for the Phase 1 building is expected to begin at the start of 2007. The National Center for Behavioral Genomics is part of the phase I construction. In fact, two of the three research floors will house the National Center for Behavioral Genomics. This construction is proceeding with an anticipated move-in date of fall 2008.

The Phase 2 building is expected to include teaching labs, a large lecture hall, and three levels of additional research laboratories.

 

 

 

 

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