Project Tag: science labs

Pfau Hall Renovation

This project includes the interior renovation of two areas within the 1970’s-era Pfau Hall. The first area included an 18,000 sf renovation for an expanded Health Science program for the College. Renovated spaces include a Medical Assisting Clinical Lab, Phlebotomy Lab, Respiratory Therapy Lab/EMT, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Lab, Dental Lab, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) lab, Anatomy/Physiology Lab, Therapeutic Massage Lab, Faculty Office Suite, student study and collaboration spaces (called Focus Rooms), and a large, open Student Commons areas. Ivy Tech partnered with the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and Baptist Health, a local healthcare provider, for this portion of the project. The advanced teaching labs at Ivy Tech Sellersburg will contribute to the much-needed growth in the region’s Health Science profession.

The second area of interior renovation included an 8,800 SF renovation for the Life and Physical Sciences program. Renovated lab spaces include Anatomy, Biology, Microbiology, and Chemistry labs. Each of the labs includes large laboratory prep areas with separate exhaust hoods and storage. Many of these labs existed previously within Pfau Hall, but this project relocated them to a central location and completely modernized the spaces.

Renovation to all areas included a new space / wall layout, all new finishes, new mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems (including HVAC systems and LED lighting throughout), new information technology infrastructure, and a new fire suppression system because the existing building was not sprinkled.

Yorktown High School

Additions and renovations were focused on science labs, main reception and administrative offices, and the new sports performance facility.

The 21,000 square foot Sports Performance Facility will transform PE, wellness, athletics and youth sports programs, serving the community for decades to come. This space includes two basketball courts, a fitness track, state-of-the-art weight and fitness room, and new ‘Hall of Fame’ entry corridor. Designed as an architectural statement, CSO worked tirelessly to ensure a unique aesthetic could be provided utilizing an economical pre-engineered metal building.

The science lab renovations were tailored to meet the instructional needs of teachers, ensuring they had the ability to work organically through lab and lecture settings. The integration of technology and creation of breakout spaces create new opportunities for hands-on and project-based learning.
The new front door and entrance may look the same from the exterior, but upon entering you are greeted with a fresh and professional look that remains unique to Yorktown High School. The updated reception, clinic, and office areas will better serve students and teachers alike.