Building 3 was constructed in 1938 as a laboratory building.  The build-out of Building 3 will transform the unused, vacant building into useable office space.  The adaptive re-use of the existing facility, which is eligible for the historic register, will be completed using an environmentally sensitive approach that minimizes construction waste and conserves energy.

The project for the build-out of 49,243 gross square feet in Building 3 will provide office and administrative space for approximately 148 personnel in the Intramural Research Program.  Work will include newly renovated spaces designed to house administrative office functions including private and open office space with standard furniture and system furniture work stations.  The new interiors will include drywall partitions, acoustical tile ceilings and new finishes.  Supplemental space will be provided such as conference rooms, break areas, copy centers, storage areas, mail rooms, vending machines areas and corridors.                      

The new design and construction will update the building’s ADA compliance, fire protection and security requirements. The buildings entire support functions and core spaces will be replaced including the elevators, egress stairs, restrooms, mechanical, electrical and telecommunication distribution systems.  New work on the building’s exterior includes complete window restoration, re-pointing, repairing, replacing and cleaning the existing brick, partial roof replacement, refurbishing and reinstalling existing light fixtures, replacing the existing front entrance doors and repairing front entrance stairs.  New Site work includes several new service ducts and new concrete sidewalks and landscaping.

Schedule/Status: Project design is on schedule for completion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. 
Construction activity is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2010 and the renovation is expected to be completed in fiscal year 2011.