Center For Science And Social Science Information (CSSSI) Library

SCOPE OF SERVICE: Director-level leadership of the Preconstruction and Construction phases with overall accountability for Project success.

TYPE OF PROJECT: Library

YEAR: 2011

DESCRIPTION: The new 25k sf. Center for Science and Social Science Information (CSSSI) is situated inside the Kline Biology Tower, (designed by Philip Johnson in 1965). CSSSI replaces the Kline Science Library and combines it with the Science and Social Science Library and the ITS Stat Lab, creating an important new resource for science information on Yale's campus. The renovation of the two-story space included approximately 11,000 feet of book stacks and reference space on the lower level and two spacious reading and study rooms on the upper level. The upper level also contains state-of-the-art information services, new classrooms, staff offices and support space.

LOCATION: New Haven, Connecticut

OWNER: Yale University

ARCHITECT: Apicella + Bunton Architects

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Standard Builders

BUDGET: $6,000,000