The University of Utah Development Thread - Page 5

s.p.hansen · #81 Posted: **May 6, 2011, 5:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Stenar

Technically, this doesn't belong in the university thread as the building in question is located in the part of Fort Douglas that is NOT part of the university.

But what if Fort Douglas becomes dorms someday?

stevena07 · #82 Posted: **May 6, 2011, 5:39 PM**

Most of Fort Douglas is already apart of the dorms or apart of the university, as you can see by Officer's Circle.

http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~sstoneb/photos/saltlake/

I'm going to live in one this summer again, they are pretty bad ass.

Its also in the Campus Master Plan that eventually all of what is left of Fort Douglas will be student housing.
http://www.facilities.utah.edu/porta...r0Plan0Heading

Orlando · #83 Posted: **May 6, 2011, 8:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by stayinginformed

Here is a picture I took a couple weeks ago.

very cool! I am loving the design! The colors really blend well with the colors of the hillside.
Thanks Stayinginformed!

stevena07 · #84 Posted: **May 8, 2011, 1:29 AM**

Post finals update. 5/7/11

Utah Museum of Natural History

stevena07 · #85 Posted: **May 8, 2011, 1:37 AM**

5/7/11

U Pharmacy School

USTAR Building

University Guest House expansion

Honors Housing

This place will have some pretty awesome mountain and valley views.

The Hper Mall is finally done (for the most part)

Business School

s.p.hansen · #86 Posted: **May 8, 2011, 11:17 PM**

This photo update is amazing stevena07!

Why so few photo updates from you?!

I'm really jazzed about having the massive scar that was the Hper Mall project finally heal over. I want our school looking its best for our PAC 12 visitors.

jedikermit · #87 Posted: **May 9, 2011, 12:18 AM**

Thanks Steven--love your photo updates!

delts145 · #88 Posted: **May 9, 2011, 2:49 AM**

Thanks so much Steven, I've been wanting to see some of these updates for a while now. The Museum is going to be amazing.

stayinginformed · #89 Posted: **May 11, 2011, 9:02 PM**

As I was walking across campus for a meeting this afternoon I noticed that the base of a new crane has been delivered, which I assume is for the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex which will be built right next to the new business building (directly east). Here is a picture of the new building:

s.p.hansen · #90 Posted: **May 14, 2011, 12:29 AM**

PAC 12

Stenar · #91 Posted: **May 22, 2011, 3:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by stayinginformed

As I was walking across campus for a meeting this afternoon I noticed that the base of a new crane has been delivered, which I assume is for the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex which will be built right next to the new business building (directly east). Here is a picture of the new building:

I hope this building turns out better in real life, because this rendering looks like a mess.

stevena07 · #92 Posted: **May 22, 2011, 6:09 AM**

I agree. I don't see how it can fit in such a small area. Squished between the new business building and MBH.

New honors building next to Trax. Today, 5/21

farmerboy · #93 Posted: **May 23, 2011, 6:38 PM**

I'm very confused with the final product of the HPER mall, after reading through the master plan and at all forums pre-construction I was under the impression there would be a pedestrian network, bike/longboarder network, & shuttle network. I was also under the impression that there would be bio-swales, & xeriscaping incorporated throughout. Did all of that get scrapped?

I'm also curious how the new design of zig zagging sidewalks and stairwells is an improvement upon the original as the majority of the mall is not beneficial for those with disabilities. I'm amazed the final design was ruled compliant with ADA regulations.

farmerboy · #94 Posted: **May 28, 2011, 7:59 PM**

They've posted new floorplans of the Student Life Center. Looks like they've changing the concept considerably. http://www.studentlifecenter.utah.edu/vision/index.html

Basement Level

Main Level

2nd Level

3rd Level

Orlando · #95 Posted: **May 28, 2011, 8:14 PM**

Isn't that what the Hyper building has already?

Stenar · #96 Posted: **May 28, 2011, 10:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Orlando

Isn't that what the Hyper building has already?

HPER has some of those things, but they're only available certain hours because they're used for classes/sports during the day and even evenings. This is to replace the student workout facilities at the Field House.

farmerboy · #97 Posted: **May 28, 2011, 10:53 PM**

I think the intention is for these new facilities to be used by students, whereas the HPER facilities will be used more by Athletics, and for classes as Stenar said.

Does anyone know what a "MAC Gymnasium" is?

stevena07 · #98 Posted: **May 29, 2011, 6:01 AM**

I hope this happens soon. I work out at the field house 6x a week, the facilities are so outdated. That building wasn't meant to be a gym. I have my doubts that this will happen soon though. Just last week they put in new fixtures and counters in the locker rooms and updated somethings.

Also, the Tanner dance building is where this would be located, and it would need a new home first. I think it would be in that new Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex. I'm assuming that would have to be completed first? This makes me wonder if the student life center is still years away.

On the other hand, they haven't finished the most upper section of hper yet, so it makes you wonder if they didn't bother because they would have to rip it out for this.

Looks sweet though, I like the new plans better. It looks like they would still connect the bridge to it as well, and that track looks legit.