East End News

Progress in pictures: The past six months

By Campus Next •

The past few months were a particularly transformative period for the East End Transformation Project as buildings and landscapes began to take form. Public Affairs photographer Joe Angeles captured the progress in the photos below, which document changes to the site from September 2018 through early February 2019.

A view of the garage lid with a layer of crushed granite at right
September 2018: A view of the garage lid with a layer of crushed granite at right.
Workers install massive glass window panels on Weil Hall
September 2018: Workers install massive glass window panels on Weil Hall.
Brookings Hall reflected in the newly installed glass on Weil Hall
September 2018: Brookings Hall can be seen reflected in the newly installed glass on Weil Hall.
The plaza at the bottom of the Brookings stairs
October 2018: The plaza at the bottom of the Brookings stairs begins to take shape.
Heavy equipment moves dirt to backfill around the underground parking garage
October 2018: Heavy equipment moves dirt to backfill around the underground parking garage.
Mound of dirt being used for backfill around the site with McKelvey Hall construction in the background
October 2018: This mound of dirt is used for backfill around the site. McKelvey Hall construction can be seen in the background.
A worker insulates ductwork on the Weil Hall cantilever
October 2018: A worker insulates ductwork on the Weil Hall cantilever.
Weil Hall in the foreground with the Kemper Art Museum Expansion in the background
October 2018: Weil Hall in the foreground with the Kemper Art Museum Expansion in the background.
In the foreground Weil Hall, with Jubel Hall (left) and Brauer Hall (right) in the background
October 2018: In the foreground Weil Hall, with Jubel Hall (left) and Brauer Hall (right) in the background.
View of the west side of Sumers Welcome Center
November 2018: View of the west side of Sumers Welcome Center.
View from the 3rd floor of Weil looking down at the mechanical systems between the Kemper Art Museum Expansion and Weil
November 2018: View from the 3rd floor of Weil looking down at the mechanical systems between the Kemper Art Museum Expansion and Weil.
Workers setting the foundation and piers for McKelvey Hall
November 2018: Work is underway on the foundation and piers for McKelvey Hall.
East end pedestrian pathways begin to take shape north of Brookings Hall
November 2018: East end pedestrian pathways begin to take shape north of Brookings Hall.
Workers pour the floor of the Kemper Art Museum addition
December 2018: Workers pour the floor of the Kemper Art Museum addition.
View of the underground garage's south entry ramp
December 2018: View of the underground garage’s south entry ramp.
Construction workers are lifted up to the west facade of Weil Hall
January 2019: The west facade of Weil Hall. Givens Hall is in background.
A worker on the first floor of Schnuck Pavillon with sunlight pouring in through the south facade
January 2019: A worker on the first floor of Schnuck Pavillon with sunlight pouring in through the south facade.
Dirt being brought in for Tisch Park
February 2019: Dirt being brought in for Tisch Park. This is the area along the steps that lead to Brookings Hall.
View looking west with Jubel Hall on the left and Whitker Hall on the right
February 2019: View looking west with Jubel Hall on the left and Whitker Hall on the right. Wang Walkway will run beneath the bridge connecting the two buildings.
A sneak peek at a future lab space in Jubel Hall
February 2019: A sneak peek at a future lab space in Jubel Hall.
The central stairs in Jubel Hall.
February 2019: The central stairs in Jubel Hall.
View looking south in Weil Hall, monumental stairs to the left
February 2019: View looking south in Weil Hall, monumental stairs to the left.
Workers test watertightness of windows on bridge between Jubel Hall and Whitaker Hall
February 2019: Workers test watertightness of windows on bridge between Jubel Hall and Whitaker Hall.
Glass being installed at Sumers Welcome Center
February 2019: Glass being installed at Sumers Welcome Center.
Glass installation at Sumers Welcome Center
February 2019: Glass installation at Sumers Welcome Center.