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GEC is currently working on the University of Alberta, Dentistry Pharmacy Building Core and Shell Redevelopment. Originally constructed in 1922, the Dentistry and Pharmacy Building is a well-known, publicly visible, historic building in Edmonton that has outlived its expected life cycle. As such, this facility features significant rehabilitation, renovation and redevelopment opportunities through an adaptive re-use approach in the context of Edmonton’s urban fabric.

The scope of the current work focuses on the core and shell. As such, the planning and design approach for the core and shell is flexible and adaptive to multiple potential occupancy scenarios over the life of the building. In recognition of an evolving dynamics of a post-secondary institution, the project team developed five categories of spaces to guide the design, including University Public Realm, Student Success, Office, Special Character, and Support Services. These Space Types provide a basic framework for the blocking & stacking for the purposes of the core and shell design. The project is targeting LEED Silver certification and includes roof top and facade integrated PV arrays, high efficiency mechanical systems and a triple glazed envelope.