Excavation for the Foundation Begins at Student Residence
Work continues on the construction of the student residence at 815 Albany Street on the Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC).
The most recent work involves an excavator digging a hole for the foundation. This picture was taken on Jan. 18, 2011.
The second picture taken Jan. 4, 2011, shows trenches being dug in preparation for the foundation work.
The third photo, which was taken on Dec. 7, 2010, shows the demolition of the Fellows building.
The nine-story, $40 million structure is designed by Beacon Architectural Associates with a brick and limestone façade. Its 104 two-bedroom suites that include bath, kitchenette and living spaces will accommodate 208 students, each with individual bedrooms, the standard for graduate student housing. Walsh Brothers is the contractor for the building, which is expected to take 18 months to complete.
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