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The Demise of
Bldg. 36
Photos by Bill Branson
Bldg. 36 is being munched, crunched and disassembled in a demolition
process that began in February and should wrap up by September.
In the initial phase, the structure is being nibbled at, but "mass
demolition" is expected by May, according to the Office of Research
Facilities. The gradual dismemberment is intended to minimize dust,
debris and other environmental impact. The project is part of phase
II of the Porter Neuroscience Research Center, which is to comprise
600,000 gross square feet of space on the sites of former Bldgs.
35 and 36. The ORF web page says phase I is complete and occupied,
representing 45 percent of the whole project. "Phase II will complete
the project with the addition of approximately 315,000 gross square
feet of laboratories, a rodent vivarium, meeting spaces and an
atrium circulation space," ORF noted. The phase I architect has
withdrawn from the project and a replacement architect is being
sought. The Porter Center houses scientists from NINDS.
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