Building Updates

Oak Paneling Removal and Ceiling Replacement – Level 4

Upcoming
  • Start Date: April 2022
  • Est. End Date: September 2022
DATES IN THIS DESCRIPTION ARE ESTIMATES. A suspended ceiling with standard tiles and LED lights will replace the existing ceiling and fluorescent lighting above the Asian Reference collection. The area will be brightened by replacing oak on walls and columns with painted wallboard and cherry accents.

About this Project

This project will involve:

  • Area as it looks currently.
  • What it will resemble when complete. This is the same area on Level 2 after a similar project was completed on that floor.
  • Removing the existing drop-down waffle ceiling and lighting
  • Updating HVAC in the area
  • Converting fire sprinklers to recessed heads
  • Installing new grid for suspended ceiling
  • Installing new LED lighting fixtures
  • Installing ceiling tiles
  • Removing oak paneling, soffits, column wraps, and encased display cabinet
  • Replacing with sheetrock
  • Painting sheetrock
  • Adding cherry chair rail, art rail, and restroom door trim

Updates

  • July 22, 2021

Four projects currently underway

Four remodeling projects are currently underway that we hope will be done before or shortly after Fall 2021 semester…
  • January 20, 2021

Level 2 South Open

Construction in the south end of Level 2 is nearly complete. The old dark wood wall panelling and the…
  • November 4, 2020

New Windows on Level 3

Update, April, 2021: In response to requests from BYU students, the Library is remodeling the Learning Commons one level…
  • September 15, 2020

New offices for First Year Experience

Five new offices have been created for the First Year Experience area….
  • September 14, 2020

Receiving Department and Stacks Department have been completed

The stacks department is now moved into their new space. The mail room and supply room are fully operational….
  • September 14, 2020

Ceiling removal

The drop down ceiling is being removed in preparation for new lighting and ceiling…
  • September 14, 2020

Oak paneling removal

Oak paneling has been removed from the walls on level 2 south…
  • September 14, 2020

New offices

The new science offices are now complete….
  • September 14, 2020

Floor repair

New concrete to level out floor and prepare it for carpet….
  • September 14, 2020

New wall opening

New wall opening between south and central buildings…
  • September 14, 2020

Family History Classroom has been completed!

The Family History classroom now has new carpet, new furniture, and new glass walls….
  • September 14, 2020

Family History Glass Walls

The glass walls have been installed for the new Family History classroom….
  • September 14, 2020

Wall Removal in Music and Dance Area

The wall between the Music and Dance circulating collection and the Music and Dance computer and composition area has…
  • September 14, 2020

New arrangement for Music and Dance computer area and study space

The large computer and composition carrels for this area have been placed in between the pillars to allow for…
  • September 14, 2020

Finishing work is being completed in Book Repair and Conservation

Wood trim, paint, and cabinetry has been installed in Book Repair and Conservation….
  • April 13, 2020

Framing and electrical are underway

Office and workspaces are being framed. Electrical is being installed….

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