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Highlights 65 classrooms, 22 with enhanced provisions for computer instruction 4 labs each for chemistry, physics, biology (with provisions for preparation, demonstration and research) Special shops and labs for instruction in ceramics, photography, wood, plastics, metal work, robotics, and energy studies Spaces for instruction in mechanical drafting, CADD, word processing, languages, music, theater and media Library with capacity of 40,000 volumes and computer links to the Board of Education, public libraries and New York State systems Physical education facilities: two full size gyms (60’ x 90’), gymnastics, wrestling, dance and fitness gyms and a six lane PSAL competition swimming pool Theater seating 866 including two 130 seat lecture halls with movable partitions Dining halls for 650 students and 60 faculty per sitting Infrastructure for computer and audio-visual networks to every academic space Statistics Site area - 60,085 square foot Gross area (zoning) - 365,544 square foot Height - ten story academic tower, six story physical education wing, five story shop wing and four story theater Structure - fire proof structural steel with composite metal deck with light weight concrete fill, masonry cavity exterior walls, masonry     partitions, suspended ceilings Mechanical systems - gas/oil fired boilers, hot water heating, unit    ventilators for perimeter a/c, electric chillers for perimeter and central a/c; major spaces have independent air handling systems; mechanical exhaust is provided for laboratory hoods; separate roof top dehumidification system is provided for the swimming pool Plumbing systems - fully metered and protected fire and domestic water service with automatic fire pump and constant pressure pumps; entire building is sprinklered; separate gravity waste and vent systems with special neutralization systems for laboratory wastes Electrical systems - 16,000 amp 120/208 volt electric service; coded class G fire alarm system; PBX phone system; central clock and intercom system; card access and motion detection system for high security areas Vertical transportation - two 2,500 pound capacity passenger elevators serving all public floors; one 2,000 pound capacity passenger elevator serving the swimming pool; one 3,500 pound capacity service elevator serving all floors; cellar to penthouse; one 2,500 pound capacity service elevator serving the kitchen; fourteen 48" wide, 90-100 fpm escalators, in pairs, serving alternate floors between 2 and 9 (up and down runs) Costs - approximately $148 million Project History October, 1987 - agreement between Board of Education and Battery Park City Authority November, 1987 - start of programming and conceptual design March, 1987 - project budget approved April, 1988 - start of design May, 1989 - start of construction June, 1990 - topping off June, 1991 - city approval for pedestrian bridge September, 1991 - start of construction of pedestrian bridge September, 1992 - first day of classes