New Admissions Building... New Vision for the Quadrangle

Construction of the Bartlett Center, future home to admissions and financial aid, is making a new vision of the quadrangle a reality—one that removes parking and creates a large, pedestrian-friendly green zone adjacent to residence halls and athletic facilities. The Georgian Revival design style, evident in nearby Sanford Riley Hall, will include an exterior brick finish installed with significant details, windows, and glass, enhanced by cast stone and slate details. The building will sit slightly above the surrounding grade, accessible by cast concrete stairs and ramps. Its main entrance will be on the east side, near the landmark Beech Tree Circle. Visitors will enter a large reception lobby, with a seating area for 35 people; also planned are a 40-seat presentation area and several conference and meeting rooms. The building, made possible by a donation from James L. Bartlett Jr. ’39 and his wife, Shirley, is scheduled to open in May 2006. The Bartlett Center is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council and has been designed using sustainable design principles under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Stay up-to-date with the progress of construction on The Bartlett Center web site.

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