Carol Belk Building Rededication Highlights ECU’s 101st Birthday Celebration
Greenville, NC, April 12, 2008 --(PR.com)-- East Carolina University rededicated the Carol Belk Building on Friday March 28, a day that honored the 101st anniversary of the university’s founding. David Clinton, Design Principal with MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, provided design services for the $9 million complete “gut” and recreation of the building, transforming its space into a 21st Century teaching and research facility.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the reopening of the Belk Building on Charles Boulevard. Originally completed in 1972 to house the College of Allied Health Sciences, the three-story facility is now the home of the College of Health and Human Performance.
The building includes new research labs capable of sustaining bio-safety ratings up to BSL3, several arrangements of teaching labs containing state-of-the-art low flow hoods and customized storage systems, and three auditoriums, each capable of the best current technology, acoustics and seating for distance learning functions.
With individual offices, work rooms, and conference rooms for the more-than-80-member department staff, the new design encourages interaction between faculty and students. Graduate student areas are arranged for collaborative research, as well as one-on-one consultation.
To further enhance the building’s “community” aspect, a satellite snack facility is located at the main entrance and is visible on all sides through large windows. Numerous alcoves are conveniently located along the path of travel, containing benches for informal conversation and services for laptop computer use.
Expanded exterior windows are enhanced with ultra-clear, low-e glazing, and rooms are designed with interior windows that share daylight, improve securing and enhance the new openness of the redesign.
About MHAworks
MHAworks is a progressive architecture firm with offices in the Triangle, Charlotte and Greenville, North Carolina. Since 1988, the firm has prided itself on client-focused service and a commitment to quality project management. MHAworks’ Design Studios include: Healthcare, Commercial Office, Municipal, Education, Worship, Multi-Family Housing, Industrial and Historic Restoration.
For more information visit www.mhaworks.com.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the reopening of the Belk Building on Charles Boulevard. Originally completed in 1972 to house the College of Allied Health Sciences, the three-story facility is now the home of the College of Health and Human Performance.
The building includes new research labs capable of sustaining bio-safety ratings up to BSL3, several arrangements of teaching labs containing state-of-the-art low flow hoods and customized storage systems, and three auditoriums, each capable of the best current technology, acoustics and seating for distance learning functions.
With individual offices, work rooms, and conference rooms for the more-than-80-member department staff, the new design encourages interaction between faculty and students. Graduate student areas are arranged for collaborative research, as well as one-on-one consultation.
To further enhance the building’s “community” aspect, a satellite snack facility is located at the main entrance and is visible on all sides through large windows. Numerous alcoves are conveniently located along the path of travel, containing benches for informal conversation and services for laptop computer use.
Expanded exterior windows are enhanced with ultra-clear, low-e glazing, and rooms are designed with interior windows that share daylight, improve securing and enhance the new openness of the redesign.
About MHAworks
MHAworks is a progressive architecture firm with offices in the Triangle, Charlotte and Greenville, North Carolina. Since 1988, the firm has prided itself on client-focused service and a commitment to quality project management. MHAworks’ Design Studios include: Healthcare, Commercial Office, Municipal, Education, Worship, Multi-Family Housing, Industrial and Historic Restoration.
For more information visit www.mhaworks.com.
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