From the Ground Up: Davis-Harrington Welcome Center

Owner/developer: Missouri State University
General contractor: Wright Construction Services Inc. (St. Peters)
Architect: Dake Wells Architecture Inc.
Engineers: CJW Transportation Consultants LLC, civil, and KJWW PC (Rock Island, Ill.), structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 12,800 square feet
Estimated cost: $4.8 million
Lender: None
Estimated completion date: May 31
Project description: Doug Sampson, MSU architect and director of planning, design and construction, said the center is designed to serve as the first stop for student prospects. With a 100-seat auditorium and a retractable wall to open up the lobby, Sampson said the building also would serve as a possible location for press conferences and special events. According to WrightConstruction.com, the lobby will have access to a conference room and private offices.

Send project info to bbrown@sbj.net.