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Jenkins Hall Renovation
Project Vitals
- Planned Construction Duration: Fall 2021 - Summer 2023
- Project Budget: $9,524,000
- Funding Source: CSU Chancellor's Office via State Revenue Bonds
- Humboldt Project Manager: Michael Fisher
- Project Architect: AEPC Group
- Project Contractor: TBD
Important Updates & Information
- Important Updates & Information: Please provide your feedback on "Makerspaces" via our survey: Jenkins Hall Survey
Jenkins Hall Renovation Scope of Work
The Jenkins Hall Renovation Project will be built within the existing building with the exception of exterior walkways and other access improvements to the building. The site surrounding the building will be adapted as required for path of travel, accessible routes, and easing of ingress and egress at the building. As a requirement of the California Building Code, Existing Buildings, this building will also undergo a seismic retrofit. Major renovation elements are outlined below:
- The exterior site renovation will include reconstruction of the north entry to achieve better interface with the existing sidewalks and improvements to correct such. The south entry will also require renovation to improve access from the west side of the building into the south entry. An outdoor elevated seating area is also planned for the outside of the building near the southwest corner.
- The interior of the second floor will be fully renovated to include three lecture halls, one of which will be divisible to create two smaller classrooms. Three Groups of open office space with dedicated small meeting rooms. Other Space will include fully renovated and expanded restrooms, renovated utility space with dedicated building systems, new hallway configuration, and stair access to the 1st floor at the east side of the building near the new elevator. The existing split level stair at north entry will remain.
- The interior of the first floor will also be fully renovated to include three dedicated makerspaces focused on fabrication, arts and crafts, and digital media. Other space will include restrooms, utility space for dedicated building systems, new hallways, and stair access to the 2nd floor at the east side of the building near new elevator gender neutral restroom, and lactation room
- A new HVAC system will be established and be centrally controlled with a digital building controls system.
- Gas, electric and water metering will be installed with revised utility piping routed within the building will accommodate new utility systems. All utility systems will be connected to the digital building controls system.
- All electrical panels and wiring will be replaced
- Building lighting systems will be replaced with a modernized lighting control system.
- Data and telecommunication pathways will be replaced. Wireless access points will be provided throughout the building to ensure such coverage.
- A new interior elevator will be constructed and installed connecting the 1st and 2nd floors. There will also be an accessible path via ramping from Science A 3rd floor west entrance to Jenkins Hall East Entrance. Construction of these improvements are critical as such will allow direct connection to the University's designated ADA pathway through the main campus.
- The roof will be replaced with insulation added.
- The exterior of the building will be painted.
- The primary exterior doors and door hardware entry and security systems will be replaced.
- The project will be designed to achieve a minimum of a LEED silver equivalent rating.