Morehead-Cain Foundation Comprehensive Renovation

One-Two SentencesThe Morehead Planetarium Building consists of the historic1949 wing, Morehead Building, and an addition, built to theeast, in 1974. The building presently houses program,educational and administrative space supporting multipletenants, primarily Morehead Planetarium & Science Centerand the Morehead-Cain Scholars ProgramThis project will fully renovate that portion of theinterior of the building occupied by the Morehead-CainFoundation, repair & improve the exterior buildingenvelope (including the roof), as well as renovateassociated utility spaces located in the basements of boththe addition and the original building. Improvements to thebase building environmental systems are expected, includingbut not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, emergencypower, Fire Alarm, and Fire Protection. Improvements to thebuilding utilities and entry points will be evaluated forinclusion in the project as part of this design effort.A recent Advance Planning study to validate and refine therequested project program and establish a total projectbudget, was performed by Gensler Architects in early 2026,and will be made available to the selected firm at time ofAward.