Lehigh University Mountaintop Campus
Architect: Spillman Farmer Architects
Contract Value: $7,210,000
This 62,000 SF project consists of the complete renovation and modernization of the former coating development and testing facility of Bethlehem Steel’s Homer Research Laboratories to state-of-the-art standards. New window openings were cut in existing limestone walls in the lower level as part of creating 10,000 SF of new office space. A total of 11,000 SF of dedicated wet lab space was reclaimed and put into operation. New mechanical and electrical systems along with a high-speed audio-video communications network were installed. Added building components consist of a new lobby, meeting rooms, offices, electronics laboratories, kitchenettes, bathrooms and showers. The outside front entrance features a portico roof structure complete with a flagstone walkway upon which a bronze statue of Ben Franklin sits on a bench to welcome visitors.