Texas’s Top Projects - 33

Texas A&M Health Science Center at Round Rock

PROJECT COST: $55,000,000

Texas A&M Health Science Center at Round Rock is the first building of a master planned campus for Texas A&M University. The project includes educational and clinic space, a simulated-patient training center and administrative offices. At more than 27,000 sq ft, the clinic space houses Lone Star Circle of Care, a Williamson County non-profit organization serving the underinsured and uninsured.

The exterior skin is a mix of cast stone, natural stone, brick and metal wall panels. The interior features East Indian Rosewood veneer wall covering, custom millwork and terrazzo flooring.

A rotunda serves as the hub between the two wings providing lobby space and means of connectivity both vertically and horizontally. This space features a monumental stair with custom white concrete mix, terrazzo treads and custom curved glass railing. Timing the installation of the stair is a critical element due to space limitations and adjacent work activities.

Due to the aggressive nature of the schedule, the first level interior was 95% framed before the fourth level of the structure was complete.

Key Facts

Location: Round Rock, Texas
Start/completion dates: August 2008/ November 2009
Owner: Facilities Development Group, Austin, Texas
General contractor: Chasco Constructors, Round Rock
Architect: Graeber Simmons & Cowan, Austin
Structural engineer: Haynes Whaley Associates, Austin
Civil engineer: Baker-Aicklen & Associates Inc., Round Rock
MEP engineer: HMG & Associates, Austin
Major subcontractors: CECO Corp., San Antonio; MTECH Mechanical, Austin; Schmidt Electric, Creedmoor, Texas