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SCIENCE ADDITION
November 13, 2000 Update
THE 'SPINE' IS POINT OF INTEREST IN SCIENCE/MATH CONSTRUCTION.
It is somehow appropriate that construction design of the Science/Math facility would contain an area that the architects refer to as the 'spine.' The spine is the major passageway that runs the entire distance from south to north entrances between the existing Science building and the addition, joining the two facilities into one. Looking at the building from the south parking lot, the spine is the portion of the building that has an elevated, east-west curved roofline. On the interior of the building, the spine has large steel beams that run horizontally, connecting the addition to the Science building. The powerful beams are offset by an elevated bank of windows on the east side that allow ample natural light to filter into both first and second story open walkways. When completed, a suspended wood-slat ceiling will arch above the passageway. Doorways off the spine will provide entrance to Science classrooms and labs on the east and the Science Resource Center and departmental office/reception on the west. In the addition, the Math Resource Center and associated departmental areas are being constructed in the more western portions of the addition, directly adjacent to Science space. The combined affect of architectural elements within the main passageway will render the functional area of the facility, referred to as the spine, as an aesthetically pleasing experience for all. Pictures of the spine can be viewed as part of the Science/Math project at the bond web site.
Questions and comments about any bond construction activity may be directed to 744-4154 or e-mailed to bond@lanecc.edu. All communication received will be regularly reviewed by the Bond Project Management Team (BPMT), the architects, and the Facilities Management Committee.
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