UMASS BOSTON NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES STUDY
“The programming and conceptual design study for the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences was prepared for the University of Massachusetts Building Authority (UMBA) and the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB). The goal of the study is to determine program requirements, evaluate alternative concepts, and recommend a concept design solution that meets the current and future needs for UMB. The study offers a concept design solution and phasing strategy that addresses the existing programmatic deficits and supports future growth for both UMB and the Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences (MCNHS). It includes space programming, evaluation of alternative sites and concept options, master plan coordination, concept design for the selected site, and an estimate of construction costs.
The 252,000 gsf of program space is accommodated in the renovation of the existing Service and Supply/Quinn buildings and a new addition in the location of an existing parking lot. The program includes teaching labs, classrooms, offices, and student support spaces to support the growth of the College, and University program including classrooms, student study/ lounge, University admissions and student health services. The University Police Station is located within the existing Service and Supply building and will remain in its current location as part of this project.
The recommended “Beacon” concept at Site A creates a new welcoming campus entrance at University Drive and a new campus circulation spine to connect to the campus plaza and quad. The massing and concept design highlights the campus entrance with a tower at the street edge, visible from both campus entry points. A series of openings at the entrance create an atrium that visually connects the addition and circulation levels. The façade functions as a screen, offering varied daylighting opportunities between program spaces and the building glows at night. The design incorporates natural materials such as copper and wood, harmonizing with the existing campus material palette.”
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UMass Boston Files Plans For Nursing Building, Lays Out Its Hopes For Additional Developments
“UMass Boston’s updated master plan includes five construction projects, including a 5-story, 285,500-square-foot building to house its popular nursing school, which currently has classes and facilities in scattered locations across the campus in Dorchester.
Details about the new development facility — dubbed the Beacon— were made public in documents published last week by MEPA, the state’s environmental permitting agency.
A spokesperson for UMass Boston confirmed the plan in a statement to The Reporter: “The University of Massachusetts Boston is committed to continuing to build on its nation-leading nursing program to help train the next generation of skilled nurses and meet the escalating needs for health care professionals in our city and state.
“UMass Boston is in the early stages of those plans and is working collaboratively with city, state, and federal stakeholders as we further develop options for expansion.”
The cost of the building was not disclosed in the filing, but the location will be across the street from the new West Parking Garage in what is now an empty space and a loading dock area. The project will also include renovations to the adjacent Quinn administrative building and additional construction.
“The proposed project addresses the Nursing and Health Science space deficit by leveraging existing facilities through renovation and efficient use of existing space in combination with new construction,” the filing noted. “Renovation of both Quinn and the Service and Supply Building to meet programmatic needs leverage the existing assets and align with the university’s sustainability goal of carbon reduction.”
The building would come to life in two phases, and while it doesn’t have a timeline it does have a funding source through the state budget. Phase one would focus on code upgrades and renovation and expansion of the Exercise & Health Science and Student Services. Phase 2 would introduce an addition to the renovated buildings on its northern and western sides. The new construction would address space shortages and “projected growth for both the [nursing program] and the University.” It would also create space for Admissions offices, and study/lounge space……”
“Other projects included in the updated master plan, which is under review by MEPA, include:
•ISC Addition – a 5-story, 30,0000-square-foot addition to the southwest end of the south wing of the ISG building. The addition would house classrooms, class labs, open labs, research labs, and student space/workspace.
•Campus Support – a one-story, approximately 10,000 square-foot building located on vacant land between the West Garage and the Peninsula Apartments.
•Central Plan Extension – A building located southwest of the Healey Library near the Central Plant to house the proposed seawater heat pump system. Cooling towers would also be added to supplement the cooling system during peak summer season.
•Clark Athletic Center – a two-story addition on the north end of the east wing of the Center in the area now known as the temporary Quad Parking Lot. The ground floor of the building would be an entrance and public space, and the second floor would house coaching and recruiting offices.
•The updated plan also calls for infill construction at Wheatley Hall and Healey Library, as well as an 8,000-suqare-foot greenhouse at McCormack Hall.”
-I tried to find the new masterplan on the supposed MEPA website mentioned above and couldnt find anything. 
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