Speakman Transformation
( Permalink )While Alter Hall progresses daily, there is a ton of work being done inside Speakman Hall to modernize, brighten, and marry the forty-year-old four level building to the eight level Alter Hall. Workmen are taking advantage of the four week break between semesters to completely transform the hallways of Speakman. I have already shown you glimpses of the new ceilings and lights, but in the two views below you can see how much brighter and contemporary Speakman will look when completed. While the two corridors aren’t an exact match, you can clearly see how both ceilings and walls have changed.
Left: Old Hallway - Right: New Hallway with Limestone Block Treatment
Another project underway is the introduction of a barrel-vaulted ceiling in the main Speakman corridor. While much work remains to be done, below you can see the domed ceiling that will replace the original flat, unlighted ceiling. The concrete side walls will be treated with the same limestone coating as seen above, but the original Tyler School of Art murals (hidden behind plastic sheeting) will be preserved.
John DeAngelo