Public Higher Education Bulletin

Project Description
The English Building is a 103-year-old academic and administrative building; a design of the prestigious firm of McKim, Mead and White. It has been in continuous use since the building's dedication with additions added in 1911 and 1923. The building is a highly used student classroom building, having served multitude of Colleges and Departments. Initially known as the Women's Building, it contained women's housing, a gymnasium, and pool as well as classrooms. It later became the home of the Home Economics Department and in the late 1950's was occupied by the English Department and was renamed the English Building. The building holds a prominent position in the history, context and mission of the University.

This project will include professional design services and construction phase services for work on the exterior envelope, interior finishes, life-safety systems and repairs to the electrical system. The exterior work shall include selective tuck-pointing, repairs to slate roofing, repair of stone steps, and replacement of exterior doors and hardware. Interior finishes that will receive attention include aged and damaged flooring, damaged plaster walls in corridors and stairwells, and doors into corridors and classrooms. Life safety components that will be addressed will include adding sprinklers in specified areas, repair of fire separation barriers and exit enclosures, emergency lighting, and exit signage. Electrical repairs will include the replacement of the obsolete main electrical service, installation of lightning protection, new exterior lighting, installation of new energy conserving fixtures, and energy efficient temperature controls. Planning will provide for the continued occupancy of the building during the course of the Work.

Please see the attached files for more information.