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Architecture' 5-2 <br /> Miami Dade <br /> College <br /> 1 March 15, 2011 <br /> Larry Levis, AIA <br /> Miami Architecture Director <br /> Atkins <br /> 2001 NW 107th Avenue <br /> Miami, FL 33172 <br /> Larry, <br /> Now that the dust has settled, I wanted to let you know that the response from the end-users <br /> of the new Culinary Institute of Miami building has been overwhelmingly positive. The students <br /> love the state-of-the-art cooking labs as well as the break-out spaces and locker changing room. <br /> The high-end finishes and look belie the fact that it is the only such program offered by a public <br /> institution at an affordable cost. Pedestrians at street level love people-watching at the café <br /> seating and the elegant penthouse restaurant provides the perfect setting for the planned 4- <br /> star dining service. By far the most excitement is being generated by the Demonstration Wine <br /> and Food Studio. A perfect blend of high-tech and old-world finishes is sure to attract celebrity <br /> chefs from around the world. <br /> 1 If they only knew how difficult it was to manage the design of such a complex vertical <br /> laboratory on such a constrained site, sandwiched between existing buildings and the <br /> Metrorail, they would appreciate it even more. The seamless technology and the labyrinth of <br /> ' shafts, ducts and pipes compressed into a small footprint make the building a true marvel. <br /> Overall, we're very happy with the finished building. It embodies the spirit of the Wolfson <br /> campus and what the Institute is destined to become- a world class facility. You and your team <br /> were a pleasure to work with and you delivered a gem of a building that you should be very <br /> proud of! <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Carlos Dougnac <br /> AVP Design 8 Construction, College Architect <br /> LEED AP <br /> cdougnac@mdc.edu <br /> FACILITIES MANAGEMENT <br /> 11011 SW 104,-STREET.L-105 <br /> MIAMI.FLORIDA 33176-3393 <br /> 305-237-0608 OFFICE 7 786-229-2061 CELL <br /> 1 <br /> 0006.027944.0512 Atkins I City of Sunny Isles Beach, RFQ No. 12-04-02 <br />