State University of Technology at Alfred Allied Health Building Renovations

Project Description:

Allied Health Building is an existing 50,000 square foot, three story, split level steel framed building located on the campus of the State University College of Technology at Alfred. The renovation has transformed the building into a high-tech educational facility and enables professors to teach students using modern educational practices.

The scope of the project included a complete MEP system replacement which required not only raising the roof of the existing mechanical penthouse but also extending it in plan. A three story terracotta sunshade was constructed along the front elevation to upgrade the aesthetics of the building. Built into the side of a hill, a multi-tiered set of stairs and sitting areas were built along the west side of the building to allow ease of student flow thru the campus.

Siracuse Engineer's Role:

• Design a new roof structure for the mechanical penthouse.
• Analyze and reinforce the existing roof beams and building columns for the extended mechanical penthouse and additional mechanical equipment.
• Perform a lateral analysis on the existing structure due to the increased wind exposure from the enlarged penthouse.
• Design and support of the three story terracotta sunshade.
• Design of multi-tiered stairs and sitting areas along the west side of the building

Architect:

Flynn Battaglia Architects, PC
Contact: Mark Wendel
(716) 854-2424
Website: www.flynnbattaglia.com

Owner:

State University Construction Fund

Project Size: 50,000 square feet
Completion: Summer 2012