Morgan Library
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado

Owner:

Colorado State University

Architect:

MOA Architecture
Denver, Colorado

Construction Cost:

$2,800,000

Delivery:

Competitive Bid

The Morgan Library project is a 5,000 sf, two-story addition and a 130,000 sf four-story renovation that will create a signature campus building that attracts visitors of all ages to CSU.

The renovation portion includes remodels on three floors and the basement, with major mechanical upgrades that include new air handling units, dual duct boxes, and upgrading pneumatic controls to new direct digital controls system.

Other renovation components include an entry stairwell reconfiguration, restroom upgrades, new information and reservation desk, and new flooring, finishes and ceilings.

The two-story plus partial basement addition will connect to the existing building on the north side via an enclosed, one-story connector walkway. The addition will be cast-in-place concrete with extensive, grade-to-roof glass curtainwall on all four sides, and a TPO membrane roof. It features extensive commons space on both floors to provide group study space, restrooms, and a printing center.

A plaza renovation will include upgraded stormwater and sanitary sewer lines, and reconfigured landscaping with new paving and seatwalls.

To accommodate campus activities, the project will be broken into three construction phases/ bid packages, with the most potentially disruptive activities conducted during the summer term.

Pinkard is providing in-house Building Information Modeling (BIM) services that include:
Clash detection
4D scheduling
Construction phasing
Temporary barricades
Egress
Site logistics

Upon completion, the addition portion will apply for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification.