University of Minnesota
Fraser Hall
Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories
UPDATED: 04/09/2024
Disruption Avoidance Alerts
Updated: 04/09/2024
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05/13-05/27: E River Pkwy will be temporarily closed for utility installation on West side of building structure; More information to follow
Fraser Hall Ceremonial Construction Start
On September 26th, 2023, a ceremony marking the start of construction was held at Walter Library. There were many attendees, including students, UMN Chemistry department faculty, members of the project team, and Governor Tim Walz.
Construction Management Class Tour
On February 13th, 2024, Mortenson held a tour of the construction site for UMN's Construction Management students. Students got to see the inside of the Headhouse as well as the progress on the new addition.
Overall Project Schedule
Actual Schematic Design Start: May 2020
Actual Construction Start: June 2023
Estimated Substantial Completion: July 2025
Project Summary
This project will consolidate and relocate undergraduate General, Life Sciences, and Organic Chemistry courses currently housed in Smith Hall and Kolthoff Hall to a transformed Fraser Hall.
New labs will support the modern methods of process-oriented, active learning for the undergraduate student. Consolidating the space needs for these courses allows Fraser Hall to emerge as a hub and community for undergraduate students of all disciplines.
Historical Context
Fraser Hall is a contributing property to the Northrop Mall Historic District which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original building architect was Clarence H. Johnston Sr. and was built in 1927-1928.
Sustainability
This project is utilizing the State of Minnesota B3 guidelines (which includes SB2030 Energy Standard) to meet sustainability goals for site, water, energy, indoor environment, materials, and waste.
Sustainable features include: a high-efficiency mechanical system, heat recovery system, storm water rate control, occupancy sensors. LED lighting, daylighting controls, low flow plumbing fixtures, Energy Star equipment and appliances where available, and reuse of existing brick, and more.
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Project Team
Renderings
*Designs depicted in renderings are subject to change