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.