Indiana University Athletics
Assembly Hall Construction Update: April 2016
4/8/2016 4:45:00 PM | Varsity Club
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Construction crews have completed the first year of work at the future site of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Visible changes are taking place on the inside and out.
In March, the columns and beams were precast, the chilled water line was installed, the concourse concession walls were framed, the concourse level was fireproofed, and hangers for the concourse and balcony ceiling were installed. So far in April, the south arena temporary wall has been removed, the west stairway pans are installed, flooring has been removed on the north lobby ramps, and there is framing on the west entry level. Currently in progress is the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, as well as the canopy steel, the precast panels, and interior painting. In addition to this, arena vomitory rails and egress handrails are being installed.
PHOTO GALLERY: Assembly Hall Construction Update
Up next on the list is the hot water loop, elevator installation, balcony level fireproofing, drywall completion and ductwork insulation.
As part of preserving college basketball's greatest home court advantage, Assembly Hall's renovations will improve the fan experience through: renovating every restroom and adding new ones, improving the concession stands, refurbishing all non-bleacher seats, installing a new large video board with improved visibility in the balconies and throughout the seating bowl, replacing metal railings with acrylic panels to improve safety and sightlines, and adding premium seating and hospitality to generate revenues to reinvest in the building's maintenance; improve fan accessibility through new escalators in the north and south lobbies and improved access for people with disabilities; enhance the look through a dramatic new "front door" and entry plaza and new branding and flooring throughout the building; and rebuild the infrastructure of the building through improvements to its emergency alarms, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
Demolition, construction and renovations on Assembly Hall will continue through Fall, 2016.
The renovation of Assembly Hall was announced in December 2013 when IU Athletics received a $40 million gift -- the largest in its history -- from alumna Cindy Simon Skjodt. In honor of the landmark gift made by Simon Skjodt and her philanthropic organization, the Samerian Foundation, IU will rename Assembly Hall the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at the completion of the construction and renovations. The Simon Skjodt gift also launched IU Athletics capital campaign, which is part of Indiana University's Bicentennial Campaign. Read more about the Simon Skjodt gift.
To learn more about the IU Athletics campaign or gift and naming opportunities, please contact the IU Varsity Club at 812-855-0866 or varsity@indiana.edu.
In March, the columns and beams were precast, the chilled water line was installed, the concourse concession walls were framed, the concourse level was fireproofed, and hangers for the concourse and balcony ceiling were installed. So far in April, the south arena temporary wall has been removed, the west stairway pans are installed, flooring has been removed on the north lobby ramps, and there is framing on the west entry level. Currently in progress is the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, as well as the canopy steel, the precast panels, and interior painting. In addition to this, arena vomitory rails and egress handrails are being installed.
PHOTO GALLERY: Assembly Hall Construction Update
Up next on the list is the hot water loop, elevator installation, balcony level fireproofing, drywall completion and ductwork insulation.
As part of preserving college basketball's greatest home court advantage, Assembly Hall's renovations will improve the fan experience through: renovating every restroom and adding new ones, improving the concession stands, refurbishing all non-bleacher seats, installing a new large video board with improved visibility in the balconies and throughout the seating bowl, replacing metal railings with acrylic panels to improve safety and sightlines, and adding premium seating and hospitality to generate revenues to reinvest in the building's maintenance; improve fan accessibility through new escalators in the north and south lobbies and improved access for people with disabilities; enhance the look through a dramatic new "front door" and entry plaza and new branding and flooring throughout the building; and rebuild the infrastructure of the building through improvements to its emergency alarms, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
Demolition, construction and renovations on Assembly Hall will continue through Fall, 2016.
The renovation of Assembly Hall was announced in December 2013 when IU Athletics received a $40 million gift -- the largest in its history -- from alumna Cindy Simon Skjodt. In honor of the landmark gift made by Simon Skjodt and her philanthropic organization, the Samerian Foundation, IU will rename Assembly Hall the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at the completion of the construction and renovations. The Simon Skjodt gift also launched IU Athletics capital campaign, which is part of Indiana University's Bicentennial Campaign. Read more about the Simon Skjodt gift.
To learn more about the IU Athletics campaign or gift and naming opportunities, please contact the IU Varsity Club at 812-855-0866 or varsity@indiana.edu.
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