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Phase 2 Office Upfit for Private Client at Amercian Tobacco

RND Architects is always excited for repeat clients. We put our clients’ needs first, and because of this, repeat clients are a major part of our portfolio of work. Looking forward to expanding this upfit in American Tobacco to add extra offices.

IN DESIGN | Design Development

Durham County Sheriff’s Training Facility

RND is leading design with Durham County in the creation of a new 10,000 SF building and substantial upgrades to existing site facilities as part of the Sheriff’s Office training and recruitment modernization efforts. In step with Durham County sustainability goals, the project will reuse an existing brownfield site and integrate building innovations to meet LEED Certification standards. We are proudly partnered with DLR Group, Gardner & McDaniel Engineers, Engineered Designs, Inc. and Coulter Jewell Thames, PA.

IN DESIGN | Construction Documents

Town of Cary: Carpenter Fire Station Road Neighborhood Park

RND Architects is pleased to join the design team lead by Surface678 on the design a new facilities at Carpenter Fire Station Road Park and McCrimmon Park in Cary, NC. The new neighborhood parks will integrate recreation amenities within the beautiful rolling topography, mature tree canopy, and existing creeks. Among structures for shade and support, RND will design a restroom/shelter facility as well as provide a feature along the open lawn.

IN CONSTRUCTION | Estimated Completion Dec. 2023

Elon Health Sciences Renovation – Phase 3

This large, multi-phased renovation of the Gerald R. Francis Center will expand Elon’s School of Health Sciences and greatly increase the number of sorely-needed nursing students. This phase includes a Skills/Sim Lab, large classrooms, study spaces, and a new entry lobby addition. A new Connector space that bridges the existing buildings and provides student gathering areas will be the focal point of the addition. General Contractor: Davie Construction out of Advance, NC.

IN CONSTRUCTION | Est. Compl. Oct. 2023

Elon McMichael Science Center – Phase 2

Phase 2 Renovation of this 81,000 SF Science Center is wrapping up this summer to be followed by a final phase next summer. An aggressive construction schedule enabled little disruption of teaching labs and research space between academic calendar years. Upgrades to Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science Labs include new lab benches, exhaust hoods, lab gases, DI water, HVAC, lighting, fire alarm, A/V, and finishes. General Contractor: Davie Construction out of Advance, NC. Yes, we do keep them busy!

IN CONSTRUCTION | Estimated Completion October 2023

UNC-CH Marsico BRIC – 9.4T MRI

This upfit in the basement of the ten-story 325,00 SF Marsico Hall was a renovation to an existing unused Server Room. After first completing a Feasibility Study for this project, RND created an MRI Research Lab that includes a Procedure Room and Photometry Lab as well as the Bruker 9.4T MRI and adjacent Control Room and Equipment Room. Upgrades were made to the building HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire protection, and process chilled water systems to accommodate the new MRI.

This project was a challenge to work in a huge research facility with sensitive equipment that had to be closely coordinated for utility shutdowns and upgrades to accommodate the new MRI. RND worked closely with the School of Medicine to schedule construction impacts to adjacent departments to minimize disruption to ongoing research. MRI delivery is scheduled for August 2023. General Contractor: Lomax Construction out of Colfax, NC.

RECENTLY COMPLETED | August 2023

Durham County Stanford L. Warren Library

Wrapping up this lovely exterior restoration project for the Library. This work included corrections to groundwater infiltration and deferred maintenance issues with the exterior envelope. Next phase includes interior renovations. Building Envelope Consultant: REI Engineers out of Raleigh, NC. General Contractor: BAR Construction out of Greensboro, NC.