By Diane Torian Keaggy What did the concrete worker at Washington University in St. Louis say to his buddy? “This job is getting harder and harder.” Indeed, since last July, some 20,000 cubic yards of concrete have been poured at the East End Transformation of the Danforth Campus. And another 25,000 will be poured in the next 18 […]
Joe Angeles, director of photographic services, takes us on a pictorial journey through the first six months of the East End Transformation. All photos by Joe Angeles/WUSTL Photos
Great progress is being made on the East End Transformation of the Danforth Campus. Watch this video to view the sights and listen to the sounds of the first six months of construction.
Beginning Saturday, December 16, east end work will impact access to the Sam Fox School and Kemper Art Museum.
With the excavation phase nearing an end, here are some fast facts about the first three months of the East End Transformation.
On Monday, Oct. 30, the interior sidewalk between the engineering buildings and the east end construction fence will close between Brauer and Whitaker Halls.
Campus parking got you down? Skype for Business makes it easy to meet without meeting.
In September, the East End Transformation crew completed its excavation work. To mark the end of this phase, the project team gathered on the site to share their insights on the progress to date. Watch the video.
Alumnus Ryan Moss, BSBA ’01, BSCE ’01, is serving as project director for McCarthy Building Companies, overseeing the major transformation of the east end of the Danforth Campus.
If you are recently returning to campus after time away – or even if you’re not – the changes to the east end of the Danforth Campus are striking. Here’s what to expect in the coming month.
While the East End Transformation may be the largest construction project underway, it’s not the only one. Take a look at what the team accomplished during our most ambitious summer construction schedule ever.
In two years, the east end of Washington University in St. Louis will be a dazzling vision of modern architecture and lush landscaping. But today, our front lawn is a cross between a “Mad Max” set and the surface of Mars. It’s loud and it’s dusty, but the crew is getting the job done.
Architects, landscape architects, and arborists are preparing to plant hundreds of new trees when construction on the east end wraps up in 2019.
As part of International Mud Day, the youngest members of the WashU community marvel at the excavation of 332,000 cubic yards of earth, part of the first phase of the East End construction project.
High-def webcams will document and share our progress.
@WashUcampusnext on Twitter is the newest communication channel for the East End Transformation.
For your safety, the university is increasing enforcement of the no parking order which is in effect along the north and south entries to Hoyt Drive.
Cars that are left unattended – even short periods of time – are compromising the designated temporary fire lanes and are blocking pick-up and drop-off. Cars parked at the gates also obstruct site access for construction vehicles.
For details about alternative routes for yourself or for deliveries to your building, please visit the interactive campus map.
Visit the Parking and Transportation website for more information.
As communications manager for the East End Transformation, Jane shares a bit about herself and her new role.
An overview of some of the key tasks to be completed in May and June; plus tips on where to park between May 22 and July 1.
Enhancements to the new interactive campus map will help the WashU community navigate construction.