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Project Updates

Aug. 29, 2022

Photos 1-2: after admission into the foyer of the vestibule, visitors are required to continue into the main office. Once card access readers are installed, authorized staff may use their key cards to continue past the vestibule doors into the building.

foyer area of new vestibule

entry to main office

Photo 3: a vestible doorway limits access into the stairway; the stairs and door can continue to be used as exits.

vestibule doorway to stairs

Photo 4: the completed vestibule as viewed from the main hallway of the building.

view of vestibule from building hallway

Photos 1-3: storefront frames and doors, and most of the glass have been installed in the new vestibule. One set of doorways leads to the main hallway, while the other leads to the stairs. Both sets limit unauthorized entry, requiring visitors to check into the main office.

view of vestibule from hallway

storefront and doors leading to stairs

view of new vestibule from front entry

Photo 4: the hall doorway was inserted into a cut made into the tile artwork, which enabled preservation of the rest of the artwork.

doorway inserted into cut area of artwork

Photos 1 and 2: painting has been completed in the entry vestibule and frames for the doors stand ready for installation in the new doorway.

doorways ready for installation in painted entry vestibule

painted vestibule under construction

Photo 3: the frames will be installed against the area cut into the tile artwork, under the constructed header. The cutting was necessary in order to preserve the rest of the artwork.

vestibule showing cut area in tile artwork

Photos 1 and 2: painting has started in the renovated vestibule.

crew member painting vestibule

painting of renovated vestibule

Photos 1 and 2: sheetrock has been added to the new vestibule framing and is being taped up to prepare for painting.

sheetrocked vestibule

crew member taping sheetrock in vestibule

Photos 1-3: work continues on security pathways and cabling for the vestibule.

security pathways work at entrance ceiling

view of vestibule construction toward front of building

open framing for vestibule remodeling

Photos 1-2: the frame has been constructed above the vestibule for the new set of doors. The doorway is being constructed to minimize impact on the tile artwork.

view of vestibule construction toward front entry

view of vestibule construction toward back of building

Photo 3: the front of the office has been re-framed to adjust window and door spaces for the new configuration.

office framing reconfiguration

Photos 1-3: some demolition work is taking place as part of the remodeling of the front entry vestibule to upgrade security.

demolition work begins at entry vestibule

drywall removed at entry vestibule

entry vestibule remodeling underway