Construction projects at Duke University
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The recent construction projects at Duke University represent a period of growth unheard of in Duke University history, except for when the campus was initially built in the 1920s and 1930s (see History of Duke University).
As of November 1, 2005, Duke has spent $835 million dollars on 34 major construction projects initiated since February 2001.[1] At that time, Duke initiated a five year strategic plan, "Building on Excellence". Completed projects since 2002 include major additions to the business, law, nursing, and divinity schools, a new library, an art museum, a football training facility, two residential buildings, an engineering complex, a public policy building, an eye institute, two genetic research buildings, and a student plaza. The French Science Center is scheduled for completion in mid-December of 2006 and two new medical-research buildings will open in late 2006.[2]
Recently completed projects and future projects include:
- Fitzpatrick Center (CIEMAS) - $97 million, 322,000-square-feet, opened August 2004
- Westbrook addition to Divinity School - $22 million, opened Spring 2005
- Bell Tower Dormitory - $35 million, opened August 2005
- Rubenstein Hall at Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy - $12 million, 46,000-square-feet, opened August 2005[3]
- Nasher Museum of Art - $23 million, opened October 2005
- Perkins Library renovation and expansion; project includes the new 122,275-square-foot Bostock Library as well as the von der Heyden Pavilion, which both opened in October 2005; first floor of Perkins opened in August 2006 - $55 million[4][5]
- West Campus plaza - $10 million, opened August 2006 [6]
- Addition to School of Nursing - $18 million, 59,000-square-feet, opened September 2006.[7]
- French Science Center - $115 million, 280,000-square-feet, expected completion in mid-December of 2006 [8]
- Two new medical-research buildings - expected completion in late 2006
- Addition to Law School - $20 million, 28,000-square-feet[8]
- Center for Athletic Excellence - $15 million, expected groundbreaking in Summer 2006[9]
- Fuqua School of Business' Keller Center addition - $40 million, completed by July 2008 [10]
- A complete rebuilding of Central Campus into an urban area with residential, academic, and retail facilities mixed together (20- to 50-year plan) - first phase approximately $240 million, completed by Fall 2008
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[edit] Notes
- ^ Mueller, Jared. Campus reaps benefits of facilities boom. The Chronicle Online. 1 Nov 2005.
- ^ Dagger, Jacob. Stones, Bricks, and Mortar: Building for Success. Duke Magazine. Mar-Apr 2006.
- ^ Rubenstein Hall. Accessed on 20 June 2006.
- ^ Duke University Libraries: About Us - The Expansion and Renovation of Perkins Library. Duke University Libraries. 2006.
- ^ The Bostock Library. Duke University Libraries. Accessed on 20 June 2006.
- ^ Projects: West Campus Plaza. Student Affairs at Duke University. 2005.
- ^ New School of Nursing building opens its doors. The Chronicle. 1 Sept 2006.
- ^ a b Duke Trustees Give Final OK To New Science Building, Law School Addition. Duke University News and Communications. 27 Feb 2004.
- ^ Athletics set to move forward with new facility. The Chronicle. 22 June 2006.
- ^ McCartney, Ryan. Fuqua to get $40M facelift. The Chronicle Online. 18 May 2006.
