The construction of the Phase II building of the FAMU College
of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is scheduled to finally reach the
finish line in Spring 2016.
Last summer, Gov. Rick Scott signed a 2014-2015 Florida
budget that included $10M for the construction project. Pharmacy Phase II will
include much-needed laboratory and classroom space. FAMU Pharmacy needs this
expansion in order to remain in compliance with the standards of the
Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education.
According to EMO/Architects, Inc. “The 5-story, 74,648 GSF
facility includes teaching classrooms and laboratories, research laboratories
and a vivarium. The new addition will be physically connected to the existing
Pharmacy I Building and Research Building. This connection will create a
natural lobby at the main entrance floor. The design intent is to extend the
architectural character of the Pharmacy Building Phase I and Research Wing,
incorporating the materials, fenestration and geometry of the existing
facilities, while making maximum use of the available site and responding to
the unique site grading conditions.”
Back in October, FAMU reported to the Board of Governors
that the project was in the “foundation/vertical construction phase.” The university
will request $1.48M during the 2015 legislative session to purchase furniture
and equipment for the new building.
