Model D has been
closely following progress at the Argonaut Building for some time now. Construction continues to progress on deadline, with opening scheduled for September 8, just in time for a new school year.
What's the plan? A $145 million redevelopment of the 760,000-square-foot, 11-story building for a second campus and student housing for the
College for Creative Studies, as well as an art- and design-oriented high school.
Where does progress stand? Historically sensitive new windows -- 1,900 of them -- have been installed, the new parking structure is complete and the gymnasium is under construction. A new internal stairway and bank of elevators has been installed. Foundation work and an upgrade to the mechanical systems are mostly complete, work has begun on the Cass building entry and interior construction is chugging along.
Source: Beth Marmarelli, CCS
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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