| Building Plan |
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The Marine Science will be a wedge-shaped building measuring 160 feet by 160 feet. The east, south, and west wings will surround an open-air courtyard with dimensions of approximately 38 feet by 65 feet. The east and south wings will feature an auditorium and four floors of office space. The west wing will contain laboratories on the first three floors and administrative offices on the fourth floor.
The laboratories and some offices will house UCSB faculty and researchers (see MSI Research). Other offices will provide space for administrative and educational staff. Equipped with multimedia technology, the auditorium will host educational activities, community outreach programs, and scientific conferences.
The semi-enclosed courtyard in the center of the building will provide a convenient gathering space. The visibility among upper-level walkways and bridges will encourage chance meetings and informal interaction among members of different departments and disciplines.
A staircase from the courtyard to the second floor will lead to an open terrace atop the east wing, providing stunning views of the ocean and mountains.
| Vital Statistics |
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Total project cost: $25,057,000
Total gross square feet: 62,006
Total assignable square feet: 38,446
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wet laboratories |
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seawater workrooms |
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environmental rooms |
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hazardous storage room |
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computer/server rooms |
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conference and meeting rooms |
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auditorium |
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faculty/researcher offices |
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administrative offices |
Primary funding: Garamendi funding, allowing increased overhead from federal contracts and grants to pay construction debt.
Additional funding opportunities: The Marine Science Institute is seeking funding from organizations and individuals to support facilities and programs in the new Outreach Center for Teaching Ocean Sciences (OCTOS).
Groundbreaking: May 23, 2002
Construction began: July 29, 2002
Expected completion: Summer 2004
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