For the first time in its nearly 100 year history the Sutherland Building on the campus of 十大足彩平台 is getting a facelift.
“This is the most significant architectural improvement to the building since it was built nearly a century ago,” said Dale Hollenbach, chief operating officer at 十大足彩平台. “While the interior of the building has gone through many improvements and upgrades over the years, this work will significantly enhance the front of the building, giving it a new face for the next generation of students, faculty, staff and visitors.”
计划中的改变确实会给建筑带来新的外观和存在感，但对建筑本身的结构影响很小。 根据Hollenbach的说法，该设计要求对前门进行微小的改变，并在建筑的北侧增加一个残疾人通道。 “All the other changes essentially enhance the front lawn and the approach to the building by adding a more formal plaza area where mostly blacktop paths previously existed,” he said.
该计划特别包括一个铺砌的前院，高架露台，座位墙，活动草坪和半墙，以包围整个广场。 还有一块地方用来放置一个双面维多利亚式时钟，那是2002届毕业生送的礼物。 大钟周围的座位区将由多年来由学生、教职员工和校友购买的纪念砖组成。
The entire design, created by Derck & Edson Associates of Bellefonte, was inspired by the Sutherland Building itself. 主入口两侧的石柱、开放的拱形山墙、窗户上方的门楣和入口上方的铁灯都是建筑元素，这些元素将在整个广场上重复出现。 萨瑟兰大厦最初是由费城著名建筑师贺拉斯·特朗鲍尔于1916年设计的，他最出名的作品可能是费城艺术博物馆、哈佛大学的怀德纳图书馆和格伦赛德阿卡迪亚大学的灰塔城堡。
但最重要的是，随着这张新面孔的出现，整个校园社区也有了一个新的交流空间。
“The plaza enhances our signature building on campus by adding a welcoming entrance point and providing new, inviting outdoor space for student programs, special events, informal gatherings and conversations,” said Karen Wiley Sandler, chancellor of 十大足彩平台. “The entire area, combined with the recently completed Lion Shrine, promises to be the centerpiece on campus, bringing together classmates, colleagues and friends. This project, and the equally essential companion project to add a handicapped accessible entrance on the north side of the building, brings enhanced connectedness for many purposes.”
广场的施工将持续到8月中旬。 To see an artist’s rendering of the completed plaza go to http://www.zctop10list.com/psasite/news2/suth-construction.html online.
