University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 PROJECT DESCRIPTION l Molecular & Cellular Biology Building (MCBB) for 70 principal investigators and staff, classrooms for instruction. l The new MCBB is located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. It is positioned on the east side of the site, currently occupied by Lyon, Owre, and Millard buildings, and flanked on the west by Jackson Hall. Complete demolition of Lyon, Owre, and Millard will be required in order to facilitate new construction. l 140,000 assignable square feet / 230,000 gross square feet. l Estimated project cost »$70,000,000 l Estimated construction cost »$55,250,000 l Anticipated construction completion »December 2001

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 EXISTING SITE View from Washington Avenue Site

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 EXISTING SITE Site Connection to Moos Tower

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 SUMMARY OF NEEDS l Current research and educational facilities are outdated and inadequate. l Quality research and academic facilities enhance the recruitment and retention of faculty of world-class stature. l The faculty and students are currently spread out across two campuses, hindering collaboration.

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 l Creation of a major landscaping focal point within the Academic Health Center, creating more welcoming access to the area. l Creation of an identifiable entrance for the Health Sciences area including a “front door” along Washington Avenue. l Improvement to the traffic movement system in, along and through the Health Sciences area. l Incorporation of external and internal spaces encouraging collegial communications between research faculty and students. MASTER PLAN DIRECTIVES

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 SITE PLAN NORTH Washington Avenue MCBB

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 AERIAL VIEW Moos Tower Mayo BSBE Jackson Hall Amundson Hall Washington Avenue MCBB Looking South

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 TYPICAL LAB FLOOR PLAN Mayo Auditorium Moos Tower Jackson Hall Washington Avenue NORTH Church Street

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 VIEW FROM WASHINGTON AVE.

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 VIEW FROM WASHINGTON AVE.

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 AERIAL LOOKING NORTHWEST MCBB Mayo Auditorium Jackson Hall Washington Avenue Moos Tower Mayo Amundson Hall

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 VIEW FROM MAYO DROP-OFF

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 VIEW ACROSS WASHINGTON AVE.

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 VIEW OF ENTRY COURTYARD

University of Minnesota Molecular & Cellular Biology Building June 1999 VIEW FROM WASHINGTON AVE.