Rendering view of Animal Health Science Building

Animal Health Center

Project Summary:

The Charles and Claire Jacobson Animal Health Center includes a 17,500 square foot program space allocation includes two primary categories – instructional space and clinical space. These are supported by exterior areas and building service spaces. The instructional space cluster is organized around two flexible teaching labs – one instructional lab for 72 students and one research lab for 16+ students – and the adjacent support spaces needed. The clinical space cluster includes a surgical suite and large examination/procedure room.

Goals for this project include:

  • Providing veterinary care for the college’s many livestock animals in a contemporary facility
  • Providing hands-on learning in animal care for CAFES students
  • Model for the industry energy efficiency and sustainable design focused on life cycle costs
Stage of Development:
Preconstruction

Location:
Building 165
Project Budget:
$30 Million
Timeline:
Planning: March 2023
Preconstruction: May 2023
Construction: April 2024
Occupancy: January 2026
Acceptance: January 2026
Delivery Method:
Collaborative Design Build
FPCP Project Managers:
Penny Sandman
Guillermo Valenzuela

Client:
College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences
Contractor:
Hensel Phelps

Architect:
Gensler
Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED): Project is pursuing LEED Certification

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