Today we were given a tour of the construction site for University of Illinois' newest building addition, the Center for Wounded Veterans. This project has a couple of months to go before it is ready to be open to the public, so it was a great learning experience to see the building during its construction process. Being a building of the College of Applied Health Sciences, we had the opportunity to talk to one of the head developers and overseers of the project.
Although, this tour focused on the actual construction and building of an architect's design, it is important to realize that an architect also has the responsibility to oversee their design and assure that all the constructors are following the specific plans. This center is meant to become a rehabilitation center for University of Illinois' Veterans of wars with or without disabilities. Because this building will have to house and provide services for handicapped veterans, its design needed to accommodate all those additional regulations.
The building's structure was basically in tact and built, and the framework was already complete. We were able to see the electrical and plumbing systems being set up, as well as the elevators and the plans for the large kitchen area. After choosing this Nevada Street location after being given 10 different options, the developers and architects truly understand and have accommodated successfully to whom the building will serve.
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