It is an exciting time at Amherst College as the construction of our New Science Center continues to make great strides. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2018, it will bring the Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics & Astronomy and Psychology Departments together in a new, transparent home. The project is adjacent to the Beneski Earth Sciences building by PAYETTE.
A construction site always has many moving parts, and Amherst College is no exception. Currently, we are pouring concrete on parts of Levels 2 and 3, and radiant tubing is also being installed. Our MEP subs have begun installing piping in the basement. While that is occurring, the roof monitor mockup is underway and curtain wall testing is ongoing. The interior design development is in progress as the design team is regularly meeting with the College to review finish samples and the color palette.
You can follow along with the construction of the Amherst College New Science Center with the construction live feed!
Each year, PAYETTE embarks on a collaborative effort to make our design services accessible to local communities through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. This year, we celebrated our 8th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service by partnering with 7 local nonprofits:
- Breaktime @breaktime
- Brighton Main Streets @brightonmainstreets
- Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition @masstpc
- The Elizabeth Peabody House @elizabethpeabodyhouse
- Greater Ashmont Main Street @greaterashmont
- Greater Grove Hall Main Streets
- Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts @animalprotectioncenter
To learn more about each of these projects, visit the link in our bio!
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