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Art Center to start Phase 2 of renovations after reaching $1 million matching gift milestone – The Advocate-Messenger

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Art Center to begin Phase 2 of renovations after reaching $1 million matching gift milestone Published 4:30 pm Friday, March 22, 2024 The Art Center’s new building (left) is undergoing major renovations. Photo submitted. The Art Center of the Bluegrass’ ArtSee campaign has experienced an overwhelming response, with supporters rallying to meet and exceed the $1 million matching gift from an anonymous donor through Center College. This significant milestone has been achieved months ahead of schedule, demonstrating the tremendous enthusiasm and support for the expansion project funded by ArtSee. The expansion project is aimed at transforming a large, historic building…Continue Reading

Board of Trustees approves strategic plans, renovations during March meeting – USC News & Events

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Posted on: March 18, 2024; Updated on: March 18, 2024By Collyn Taylor, [email protected], 803-777-3691 The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved two strategic plans and several maintenance projects at its meeting Monday (March 18). Approvals of strategic plans The board approved strategic plans for two system campuses: USC Aiken and USC Upstate. In his presentation, USC Aiken Chancellor Dan Heimmermann prioritized five different initiatives: Delivering a flexible and relevant curriculum Addressing the pressing needs of the region Reimagining the composition of the student body Enhancing the campus experience Bolstering a sustainable foundation USC Upstate Chancellor Bennie Harris also…Continue Reading

Global Design News GDA Global Design Awards 2021

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International Residential Architecture AwardsNew Private Homes, Multi-Family Housing, Apartments Complexes, Hi-Rise Dwellings, Social and Sustainable Housing, Residential Restorations and Renovations EXTENDED Deadline for Submissions: June 15, 2024 Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design launch the international residential Future House 2024. Future House is born out of the juxtaposition of residential design and architectural vision aiming to promote and award new and innovative residential projects on a global scale. “From a shed to a penthouse”—the vision is to present inclusive and pioneering architectural projects that define the present and shape the future of residential design…Continue Reading

HLGU renovating, reopening historic dorms for anticipated rise in enrollment | News

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HANNIBAL — Two of Hannibal-LaGrange University’s historic dorms are being renovated and will reopen for the 2024-25 school year for an anticipated rise in enrollment. Pullium Hall, built in 1929, is one of three original buildings on the university’s campus. Crouch Hall was added in 1956. Both dorms were closed in 2019 due to declining enrollment. However, the last two years HLGU has seen more students coming to campus. “This year, we had 129 new students,” said Robert Matz, president of Hannibal-LaGrange University. “I would anticipate this coming year, it’ll be closer to 155 to 160 new students due to…Continue Reading

Historic building undergoing renovation | News, Sports, Jobs

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Cowan Masonry is repairing the bowed north foundation wall. (Submitted photo) Hidden along Second Street, it houses one of East Liverpool’s oldest potteries. Cowan Masonry was hired by the Ohio History Connection (OHC), owners of the building, to save this historic landmark. The building, along with the Museum of Ceramics, is OHC owned and operated locally by the Museum of Ceramics Foundation. A major structural failure of the main support beam, located in the basement, was discovered by OHC architect, Meta van Rabenau in August of 2023. During this routine check, she found the beam had cracked and bent and…Continue Reading