Luckett & Farley developed a comprehensive program for the School of Dentistry Renewal Master Plan. This program is a $43 million renovation of the 34-year-old, 200,000sf teaching, clinical and research facility, located on the Health Sciences Campus. The newly modernized facility will educate and train dental students on the latest clinical procedures.
Some of the operational objectives for the modernization were to increase the class size from 80 to 120 DMD students and decentralize many of the support functions in order to increase efficiency.
A total of 380 chairs are located throughout the following clinics:
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Orthodontics
- Pedodontics
- Radiology
- Oral surgery
- Dental Hygeine
- Restorative
- General Dentistry
- Simulation Clinic
This fast-tracked project was completed in three phases. The project was completed in September 2011.
212,200sf
20,700sf – New Construction
191,500sf – Renovation
Luckett & Farley also provided mechanical, electrical and other infrastructure upgrades to the 20 research labs within the facility. These research facilities include animal testing spaces. Many high profile, national dental research programs operate within these research laboratories.
The facility modernization includes expanded modular comprehensive care clinics, updated equipment and extensive infrastructure upgrades.
The new addition on the east façade will feature the main lobby and clinical waiting areas, administrative support functions as well as graduate conference rooms. The addition will also function as the new “front door” with a signature image that will allow access to natural day lighting and provide a balance to the distinctive concrete structures that surround it.
This building design is targeted to be eligible for LEED Gold certification. This project was designed using Building Information Modeling, utilizing architecture, MEP, and structural engineering in-house by Luckett & Farley.
