OUTSTANDING DESIGNS | INTERIOR RENOVATION
WELDING LAB RENOVATION East Chicago, Indiana
GMB Associated firm: Larson Danielson Construction Client Ivy Tech Community College Area 12,200 sq. ft. Cost $1,600,000 Cost/sq. ft. $131/sq. ft.
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he welding program at Ivy Tech’s East Chicago location recently underwent a renovation to create an inspiring and innovative environment that appeals to new and existing students, reflecting the
energy of the program and the future of the industry. The entrance to the welding center is an approachable, open space that faces the lobby of the academic building and offers a place for informal gathering. Glass walls create visibility into the expanded welding space and showcase around 60 welding booths. The adjacent virtual welding classroom contains bays of virtual reality (VR) welding trainers, equipped with TV monitors on the wall, that mirror the small virtual display unit so instructors, peers
Completion January 2023 Images John D’Angelo Photo from the class and other visitors can see the technology in use. The booths are configurated in a way that accommodates up to three classes in the space at the same time. Increased booth capacity, modern technology and an improved layout for efficiency of space use allows for increased enrollment in the welding program.
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