The grand opening of the Allan Price Science Commons & Research Library is one week away. Thanks to the heroic work of the Andersen construction team, the facility will be ready for its big debut. The furniture is in, the cafe is up and running, the artwork honoring Allan Price is installed, the classrooms… Continue reading →
Today was exciting. We have been building towards this burst of activity that will put the finishing touches on the already spectacular PSCRL (Price Science Commons & Research Library). A lot happened in a short period of time. Let’s take a look. Graphics that adorn the glass doors leading into the department study… Continue reading →
It’s clear that each week in September is going to feel like a mad scramble. We have a grand opening scheduled for the first week in October and this deadline has everyone intently focused on bringing the renovation and expansion project in for an on time arrival. The MakerSpace continues to take shape as the… Continue reading →
The big push to finish is upon us and September will be a busy month in the PSC. Metal covers for the glass stair panels have been installed: The north and south vestibules in the Social Commons are going in: And the flat panel displays for the Viz Lab are awaiting installation: There will… Continue reading →
Fall term begins in just about one month. Is this “crunch time” for renovation and expansion project? Yes! Not only are we scrambling to be ready for the influx of students, the Grand Opening Reception is set for Thursday, October 6. The goal is to finish up Phase 4 (i.e., the classrooms, graphics,… Continue reading →
Created by Margaret Bean, Head, Science Libraries, this blog has served as a public storyboard for design and construction of the Allan Price Science Commons & Research Library. Margaret has faithfully chronicled the process of renovating and expanding an old and leaky subterranean facility. The transformation is nothing less than miraculous, a testament… Continue reading →
