ART PROJECT UPDATE

Semi-Finalist Request for Proposals

Commons atrium Artwork

• Project Background
• Scope of Project
• Submission Procedure
• Projected Timetable
• Deadline

Temple University School of Medicine is grateful to the artists who submitted their qualifications to be considered for the Commons Atrium Artwork in the new medical school building.

Congratulations to the six semi-finalists:

Temple University School of Medicine
Designed to accommodate the “common working person,” the first Temple class of 31 medical students attended classes at night and on weekends, a radical departure from the traditional concept of medical education. TUSM was also the first co-educational medical school in Pennsylvania. The School has conferred nearly 11,000 MD degrees, and TUSM alumni have demonstrated and built upon their superb education through achievements in pedagogy, research, clinical practice, industry, and beyond.

The Medical School Today
Temple's School of Medicine is recognized as an exceptional medical educational institution with a diverse and socially-conscious student body, outstanding faculty, and cutting edge research. TUSM enrolls approximately 800 students in the MD program and 140 students in MS and PhD programs. Approximately 44% of students in the Class of 2008 are women and 13% are from groups under-represented in medicine. TUSM has increased scholarship funds by 76% in two years, which has enhanced the School's ability to draw the most talented applicants.

Distinguished faculty members are passionate about imparting knowledge and motivating students to be active lifelong learners. Temple has recently attracted outstanding new faculty members at an unprecedented level, surpassing the national average and drawing a significant number from out of state. These top scholars from leading institutions around the nation have come to participate in Temple’s dynamic growth and to make their mark on students, patients, and modern medicine.

Research Enterprise
Medical research at Temple flourishes in both the clinical and basic science realms, reflecting the expansion of its faculty. The Office of Clinical Trials currently supports 150 ongoing projects and fosters industry-related development in new arenas. Interdisciplinary research thrives in several established centers: the Cardiovascular Research Center; the Center for Substance Abuse Research; the Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center; the Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology; and two new ventures—the Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities and the Center for Obesity Research and Education.

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Project Description

Resulting from a space program concept plan prepared by Ballinger in 2002, a new teaching and research facility is now in construction which will replace Temple University’s original 1933 medical school building. The new facility will house nearly 200,000 SF of biomedical research space, core imaging facilities, vivarium, teaching space, and a health sciences library and promotes a progressive image for the medical school on one of Philadelphia’s major intercity arterials. Circulation is organized around the heart of the building, a central commons space, to maximize interaction among faculty and students. The three-story, day-lit, multi-use commons serves as the major public area, accommodating 600 to 800-seat ceremonies. The commons, library, large auditoria and entry create a “symphony of public spaces” that are welcoming, engaging and conducive to learning, interaction and collaboration. The building will be substantially completed in September 2009.

Artwork Scope
The artwork will be located in the commons atrium; a ground level, three story space with a glazed east wall facing Broad Street. The selected artist or team of artists must create a permanent site-specific design that is dynamic and visible from the exterior during the day and evening, and has a three-dimensional quality. Artwork can include, but is not limited to medicine, research, or genetics. The design should be indicative of the future through form, material, and possibly illumination.

Budget
A total budget of 500,000-$800,000 has been allocated. This sum is inclusive of all artist’s fees, contract preparation fee, insurance, fabrication, site preparation, required modifications to the existing building or structural support, installation, subcontracted professionals, and all other project related expenses, including specialized lighting.

Selection Process
The selected semi-finalists are required to attend a Pre-Proposal meeting/site visit and will be asked to prepare a detailed proposal to present to the Selection Panel. Building design information will be made
available to each artist.  A design stipend of $5,000 will be awarded to each semi-finalist or design team. Stipend award is contingent upon completion of attached forms: W-9, Temple University Contractual
Agreement, Temple University Independent Contractor Determination and Certification.

Selection Criteria
Artist(s) will be selected on the basis of artistic merit, technical proficiency, and relationship to the site. Long-term maintenance, durability, and public safety concerns will be major selection criteria. Artist(s) must have comparable experience in physical and budgetary scope of work, and preferably with large institutions. Artist(s) are required to comply with applicable rules, codes, and procedures of all governmental boards and agencies of the City of Philadelphia and Temple University. Demonstration of experience is required. The panel reserves the right to decide that none of the submissions are feasible for the site.

Contract Award
The artist(s) selected will be required to enter into an agreement with Temple University School of Medicine prior to commencing. No selection shall be deemed final until a proposal has been fully approved, and an agreement properly executed and signed by the artist and Temple University School of Medicine.

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Submit the following information for consideration:

• Availability/proposed schedule.

• Experience/References.  Description of two (2) similar projects, including name and phone number of a contact person directly familiar with the artist's work.

• Design. Description of overall design concept, including roughs/models/maquettes/designs to scale with representation of the surrounding space.

• Materials. Description of all proposed materials to be used.

• Installation.  Description of all proposed methods of mounting and fabrication methods.

• Subcontracts.  List of company and addresses that would be used to sub-contract any portion of the proposed project.

• Maintenance.  Description of long-term maintenance and cleaning the proposed artwork would require and companies who can provide this service.  Estimates of cost, if known, should be provided.

• Ownership and Copyright Requirements.

• Estimated Cost.  Include materials, fabrication, engineering, installation, insurance, artist fee, maintenance, and contingency.  Indicate the basis for each cost outlined.

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• Announcement of Semi-Finalists: August 2008
• Semi-Finalist Proposal Presentations: Friday, October 17, 2008
• Finalist Artist Selection: October 2008
• Design Completion: January 2009
• Design Installation: August 2009

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All proposals must be received by Temple University by 4:00 p.m. on October 1, 2008.  Delivery address will be supplied.  Time and location of the presentation to the Selection Panel on October 17, 2008 will be supplied.

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