BABCOCK HALL FEASIBILITY STUDY
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
The master plan solution included two major components. The first proposed a comprehensive remodeling of the Dairy Plant, including space reallocations, upgraded utility connections and HVAC improvements. The entire process from intake of raw materials to retail sale of finished products was analyzed with the users. Since the plant had not been significantly modernized in sixty years, this was an opportunity to bring the manufacturing component into the twenty-first century.
The second component proposed a major addition for the activities of the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), the research arm that works primarily with industry clients. Two levels of new research space, one level of training/conference space and related support infrastructure would address current and future CDR needs. The research improvements allow for plug-and-play flexibility as mission needs evolve. The training and conference improvements would accommodate expanded interest in education and outreach.
The master plan provides a facility roadmap for both the Department of Food Science and the Center for Dairy Research, both recognized for excellence internationally, to pursue the next phase of project fund raising and implementation.
The second component proposed a major addition for the activities of the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), the research arm that works primarily with industry clients. Two levels of new research space, one level of training/conference space and related support infrastructure would address current and future CDR needs. The research improvements allow for plug-and-play flexibility as mission needs evolve. The training and conference improvements would accommodate expanded interest in education and outreach.
The master plan provides a facility roadmap for both the Department of Food Science and the Center for Dairy Research, both recognized for excellence internationally, to pursue the next phase of project fund raising and implementation.