Irwin & Leighton, Inc.

City Avenue Residence Halls  

New ± 170,000 SF Residence Halls

Owner:  Fortier II, LLC

Architect:  Burt Hill Kosar Rittlemann Associates

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Science Building Renovation  

This ongoing phased renovation of Saint Joseph University’s Science Building consists of interior renovations of teaching laboratories, research laboratories, classrooms, and offices for the Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments. The scope also includes mechanical, electrical, audiovisual, and data system upgrades and a new fire protection system.

Architect/Engineer for all:  Ballinger & Bala (Cecil Baker, Architect for Phase I)

Phase I  

± 1,850 SF Renovation

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

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Phase II  

± 3,300 SF Renovation

Two General Chemistry Laboratories

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Phase III  

± 10,000 SF Renovation

Graduate Biology Research Laboratory

Physics Computer Laboratory

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Phase IV  

± 35,000 SF renovation including mechanical, electrical and plumbing service upgrades and the upgrading of various classrooms, teaching labs, offices and storage rooms on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors and in the Penthouse

Biology Research Laboratory

Chemistry Research Laboratory

Physics Research Laboratory

Biology Plant Growth Room

Chemistry Storage Room

Phase V  

± 14,000 SF renovation including:

• Demolition of existing architectural and MEP systems in faculty offices and common spaces on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors;

• Renovation of faculty offices on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors; New MEP systems, new ceilings, new flooring, new paint, new lights;

• Replacement of AHU-3 and all duct work;

• Installation of new transformer and substation;

• Installation of new emergency generator;

• Installation of new fire pump;

• Installation of new sprinkler piping and heads throughout entire building;

• Installation of new ceilings, lights, and sprinkler piping in all corridors; and

• Installation of new casework in specific common spaces.

Commons Seminar Room

Sprinkler Risers

New Transmormer

New Switchgear

Typical AHU Installation

New Fire Pump & Controller

DX Unit for Dual Purpose AHU

Phase VI (in preconstruction)  

± 6,500 SF renovation of three lecture halls including architectural finishes and the installation of a new DX AHU

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Boland Hall  

± 7,500 SF Renovation

Architect:  McIntyre-Batchelor-Capron

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