Instructional Building Lobby Construction Update
Just a month into the renovations that began Monday, May 23, both the interior and exterior of the BUSM Instructional Building, also known as the L-building, are changing. Please note that pedestrian traffic has been completely re-routed around the old entrance.
Demolition of the front stairs is complete. A drill rig has completed the work on the piles and pile cap and gray beams are being prepared. Forms for the concrete beams, which will support the stairs, will be poured on Tuesday, June 28. The casting of the stairs will follow.
Rough work is underway on the interior. This includes a new kiosk managed by Chequers that will serve Peet’s coffee and will provide quick grab and go food service. In addition, new soffits are being prepared for lighting as well as new ventilation systems. (Say goodbye to the freezing lobby!)
Pedestrians are reminded to use the temporary entrances. There is a handicapped ramp at the entrance between the L and Evans buildings. This doorway also may be used as the temporary main entrance for the entire complex. L-building occupants may use the door closest to East Concord Street as shown in image C. There is an ID-card reader installed to allow access as well as a vision panel so that people on either side of the door are visible. Visitors to A-Building may enter the complex through the new temporary entrance between the L and Evans buildings. They may take the L-building elevators to the basement and follow the hall past Chequers to the staircase at the end of the hall on the right. Then visitors may take these stairs to the first floor and follow the corridor past Bakst Auditorium to the A-building elevators.
If you have any questions about the renovation, please contact John Barton at 638-4211. For urgent issues, please call the Control Center at 638-4144.