Bristol Community College – NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility – New Bedford, MA

Bristol Community College – NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility – New Bedford, MA

NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility

Bristol Community College

New Bedford, MA 

Civitects was honored to have had the opportunity to oversee the design and construction of the National Offshore Wind Institute`s (NOWI) training facility for Bristol Community College. Located along New Bedford’s waterfront on a 1.7 acre site, the project included the adaptive reuse of two leased conjoined warehouses to create a cutting-edge facility.

Civitects worked closely with the City of New
Bedford Building Department throughout the project. This cutting-edge facility provides technical training programs intended to prepare individuals for jobs in the construction, deployment, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms.

Photo Credits: D.F. Pray General Contractors

This space provides technical training programs intended to prepare individuals for jobs in the construction, deployment, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Programmatic spaces include a survival training tank, repair shops, classrooms, office spaces and a cafeteria.

An above ground pool was also installed and simulates the experience of working conditions while in the water. An overhead gantry crane above the pool lowers sea vessels into the water giving trainees an understanding of how to implement proper safety protocols during an emergency. A working-at-heights tower was erected within the building to train delegates on how to properly scale
a wind turbine.

Photos of the facility in use are credited to Peter Pereira from an article in The Standard Times.

 

Bridgewater State University – Cyber Range – Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University – Cyber Range – Bridgewater, MA

Cyber Range

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

To meet the evolving and increasingly complex demands the world faces with cyber-attacks, Bridgewater State University has embarked on the development of a new program of study in the field of Cyber Security.

Over two years in the making, the Cyber Range consists of a series of spaces that will provide individuals with critical training in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity and how to respond to potentially devastating cyberattacks. The range is designed to heighten user’s emotional response through lighting, sound effects, and vibrating chairs and tables, creating a unique sensory experience within a high tech setting. Programmatic spaces include the new Cyber Range equipped with advanced AV technology and software intended to provide an interactive experience, as well as a new Control Room, Briefing Room and Reception space. 

NBC10 Boston recently visited Bridgewater State University for an inside look at this state-of-the-art facility. Click Here to view the clip and article featuring the new space.

Bridgewater State University – Cyber Range – Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University – Campus Center Main Entrance – Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University – Campus Center Main Entrance – Bridgewater, MA

Campus Center Entrance Renovation

Bridgewater State University

Originally designed prior to the enactment of the ADA, one of the prime goals of the project was to provide easy and direct handicapped access to both venues. Additional goals of the project included consideration of program revisions to better respond to current uses and improve general curb appeal.

The revisions to the Campus Center Main Entrance include an open and flexible plan that will serve as a link between East and West Campuses with various digital media upgrades.

Bridgewater State University - Rondileau Campus Center Main Entrance with New Accessible Ramp and Landscaping
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center Rear Entry New Storefront and Curtain Wall Systems
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center Main Entrance First Floor Atrium
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center First Floor Study Space
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center First Floor Work Nook with New Casework and Electric / Data Connections
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center Second Floor Lounge with New Media Displays
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center Second Floor Work Space and Atrium
Bridgewater State University - Rondileau Campus Center Main Entrance Floor Plan
Bridgewater State University – Campus Center Auditorium – Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University – Campus Center Auditorium – Bridgewater, MA

Campus Center Auditorium Renovation

Bridgewater State University

Feasibility Study: this included review of accessibility concerns and finish options.

Phase I Renovations: the work addressed accessibility and life/safety concerns at the first floor level; provided new finishes for existing wall and floor surfaces throughout the auditorium as well as new seating at the first floor level.

Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium
Bridgewater State University – Campus Center Auditorium – Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State University – Horace Mann Auditorium Renovations – Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University – Horace Mann Auditorium Renovations – Bridgewater, MA

Horace Mann Auditorium Renovation

Bridgewater State University

Feasibility Study: Civitects oversaw architectural, preservation, conservation and structural consultant services to develop an exterior and interior restoration and renovation program for this much-used performance venue.

Phase I Renovations: the work included analysis of interior painted finishes and cleaning of historic murals, minor areas of exterior masonry restoration to address moisture infiltration and to protect historic murals, theatrical upgrades and re-opening of the original balcony.

 

Bridgewater State University – Horace Mann Auditorium Renovations – Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State University - Horace Mann Auditorium Wheelchair Lift
Bridgewater State University (BSU) - Historic Horace Mann Auditorium