Project Work Areas and Updates

  • North-South Section showing four work areas of Schwarzman Renovation.
  • North-South Section highlighting Grove Street Addition location.
  • North-South Section showing Commons and Bistro Area.
  • North-South Section showing Hewitt Plaza Addition Area.
  • North-South Section showing Memorial Hall Rotunda Area.

The four primary work areas of the Schwarzman Center Renovation & Addition project include:

  • Grove Street Addition
  • The Commons & Bistro
  • Hewitt Plaza Addition
  • Memorial Hall & Rotunda
Grove Street addition  

Work Completed: Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Completed Demolition
  • Completed Underpinning at Street Retaining Wall
  • Started new Concrete Foundations

Next Steps: Mar - Jun 2019

  • Complete foundations.
  • Start structural steel installation.
  • Install steel deck/Prepare concrete slabs.
  • Complete Underground Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP).
  • Complete slab on grade.
The Commons & Bistro  

Work Completed: Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Removed existing dining floor structure.
  • Underground demolition complete.
  • Excavation and removal of excess soil.
  • Started foundations.

Next Steps: Mar - Jun 2019

  • Complete foundations.
  • Complete structural steel installation.
  • Completed underground lover level MEP.
  • Install slab on grade.
Hewitt plaza addition  

Work Completed: Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Began excavation and soil retention system.
  • Began coordination and logistics for new steam line.
  • Removed unforseen concrete.

Next Steps: Mar - Jun 2019

  • Complete excavation.
  • Complete underground MEP.
  • Begin and complete foundations and prepare structural steel.
  • Begin backfilling new concrete walls.
  • Install low and high pressure steam lines and fire service main.
Memorial hall & rotunda  

Work Completed: Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Began work in Dome Room, President’s Room, Secretary’s Room, and other upper floor rooms.
  • Completed demolition and began excavation in Rotunda basement.

Work Completed: Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Continued work in upper floor rooms.
  • Begin installation of steam line in Woolsey Hall Basement.