Watterson Dining Center / Illinois State University

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The project consisted of a complete remodel of the 30,000 sq.ft.  Watterson facility into an elaborate dining hall with multiple food venues and seating areas. Also included in the project was a re-designed kitchen area.  maintaining an open facility through a 6 phase construction process his was necessitated all work be closely coordinated with  end users, administrators, and contractors during all phases of construction.

Services Rendered: Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical and Fire Protection.

Project Features:

  • All the existing MEP systems had to be assessed Prior to starting the design to determine which equipment, etc. could be re-used and which needed replacement.
  • Constructed in six phases.
  • Facility remained in operation throughout all six construction phases.
  • Complete kitchen re-design, including numerous exhaust fans for hood exhaust.
  • Variable speed exhaust fans with sensors to control make-up air.
  • Variable air volume (VAV) make-up air unit, designed to adjust make-up air levels based on the hoods operating at any given time.