Biology Teaching Labs
To meet the growing demand for STEM spaces, CWRU repurposed vacated clinical space on the ground floor of the Dental Research building into 30,000 square feet of new lab facilities. The renovation created nine teaching labs, two resource labs, support facilities, faculty offices, and student collaboration areas, along with upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
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Ford Road Garage
In a partnership with University Circle Inc., Case Western Reserve University demolished the existing Ford Road garage and constructed a new surface parking lot with 76 standard and accessible parking spaces. Site improvements include a decorative fence with a security gate, landscaping, site lighting, and bench seating.
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Human Fusions Institute
Case Western Reserve University renovated the third floor of 11000 Cedar Avenue to create 20,400 square feet of new laboratory, office, meeting and collaboration space for the Human Fusions Institute. In addition to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, the space was outfitted with unique elements to support and enable research by the Human Fusions Institute. Specialized program components include a large robotics test arena, a submersible testing tank, presentation spaces equipped with advanced technology and enhancements to audiovisual and security systems throughout the facility.
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Midtown Collaboration Center - Third Floor Build-out
The university is committed to expanding its community health efforts to the Midtown area of Cleveland as one of the many tenants in The Cleveland Foundation’s Midtown Collaboration Center (MCC).
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Olin Building Renovation
Case Western Reserve University renovated 13,600 square feet of the third, fourth and eighth floors of the Olin Building for use by the Department of Computer and Data Sciences. The interior renovations enhanced the student experience by creating dynamic spaces where students can collaborate, study and perform computational research. Additional interior alterations included upgrades to classrooms, office spaces, and restrooms on the renovated floors. The building’s exterior presence was improved by creating a vibrant, inviting and intuitive entry sequence and incorporating new landscaping and hardscapes.
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Robbins Neurosciences Lab
The project renovated ~75% of the seventh floor to create a transformative space that is highly functional and supports collaboration and shared resources. In turn, this will help attract new principal investigators elevating the Department of Neurosciences and Case Western Reserve University as a whole.
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Robbins Nutrition Kitchen
Instructors will teach up to 48 students in residential cooking techniques on domestic-type equipment. This includes range top cooking, baking in the oven, nutritional food preparation and other cooking techniques, in the manner of a residential kitchen.
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South Residential Village Residence Halls
South Residential Village added two new residence halls, Fayette House and Noyes House, on a former parking lot, providing 600 new beds and increasing the total to about 1,400. This expansion allows the university to consolidate second-year housing and accommodate future enrollment growth. The project also added wellness areas, study spaces, lounges, meeting rooms, rehearsal spaces, and outdoor amenities like volleyball, grilling areas, hammocks, and green space.
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Wade Park Community Engagement Center
The project involved demolishing the existing garage, obtaining approval for business operations, and renovating the building's interior and exterior. The second-floor porch and third-floor exterior door were removed, and the interior was redesigned for community outreach, including staff offices and meeting areas. A new parking lot, accessibility ramp, and updated landscaping were also added.