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Fenwick Library Addition

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Project Number	247-17695
Project Type	Addition
Campus	Fairfax
Biennium
Authorization	Authorized
Phase	Design


	•The construction of this addition will reposition Mason’s largest library as the main research library for the University and as a “network” hub for the Johnson Center. •This project will re-purpose the existing Fenwick Library to meet the demands of Mason’s growing, increasingly residential undergraduate student population; a strong focus on graduate education and research; and a higher caliber of undergraduate and graduate students.


	University Community

Total Project Budget	$57,369,000
Construction Budget

	PLANNED	CURRENT
Project Authorization	Jul 2008	Jul 2008
Design Start	Aprl 2009	Aprl 2009
Design Complete	Dec 2010	Dec 2011
Construction Start:	Jan 2011	Nov 2012
Construction Completion:	Dec 2012	May 2015
Furniture Installation Completion:	Jan 2012	May 2015

Occupancy (Ready for Use):	Jan 2013	May 2015

Preliminary design in progress, architect under contract and performing user interviews and developing building program.

Owner	GMU Libraries
University Project Manager	Brian Snyder
University Construction Manager
Contractor	Whiting-Turner
Designer	Shepley, Bullfinch, Richardson & Abbott

Please direct all project-related inquiries to the University Project Manager.