Hathaway Fine Arts Center Expansion Project

Description

RFQ Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center Expansion Project Request for Qualifications – Architects Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center Expansion Project The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, in accordance with policies of the Board of Trustees, is soliciting responses from qualified architects for the expansion of the Hathway Howard Fine Arts Center building. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff seeks responses from qualified firms to provide architectural services for the design to the expansion/wing addition of the Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center. This project will construct a new multi-story Art Tower addition that enhances and modernizes the existing fine arts facility, expands instructional capacity, and supports the evolving needs of 21st century art education. The Art Tower will serve as a multi-use, multi-dimensional extension of the current building, providing new classrooms, studios, and creative learning environments equipped to support ceramics, design, digital arts, and other high-demand instructional areas. The expansion will address longstanding space limitations and enabling faculty and students to engage fully in contemporary art practices. The new structure will be constructed as a vertical addition to the front of the Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center, creating a modernized façade and maximizing space efficiency without expanding into the surrounding lawn. The project includes all necessary utility work, building systems integration and site improvements required to support the expanded facility. The design and construction teams will be expected to work together to deliver the project in a timely and cost-effective manner on behalf of the university. PROJECT COST The total project cost is currently estimated at $5.2 million. Total project includes the construction cost and soft costs like design fees. The Architects and consultants will work with the Facilities Management to advance campus master planning and design principles, as well as sustainability requirements. This project is funded as a whole or in part with federal funds.