Boston – Gilbane Building Company joined Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, city of Boston officials, Leers Weinzapfel Associates architects, Wentworth President Zorica Pantić, trustees, alumni, students, and faculty for the groundbreaking of a multipurpose academic building on the Huntington Avenue campus at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Gilbane is serving as construction manager for the development of the new, 75,000sf educational facility. As the first academic structure to be built on the campus in more than 45 years, the structure will feature a large-scale glass and aluminum curtainwall system with zinc panel and will include classroom, gallery, lecture, and meeting spaces.
The building will house several academic programs, including the new biological engineering program, biomedical and civil engineering programs, science and manufacturing laboratories, and teaching/learning spaces to promote a collaborative environment.
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The facility also will serve as the home for Wentworth’s Innovation Center, which fosters collaboration among students and alumni, community members, and industry leaders.
“The construction of this multi-purpose academic building is further evidence of Wentworth’s focus on engineering innovation,” noted Michael E. McKelvy, President and CEO of Gilbane Building Company. “We are honored to be a part of this exciting period in the institution’s history.”
In an effort to encourage hands-on learning opportunities throughout the project, the Gilbane team will be collaborating with Wentworth to develop new and innovative techniques to engage students in various capacities.
