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Tingelstad latest hall to receive remodel
July 13, 2007
Pease Construction is working around the clock to complete the remodel of Tingelstad Hall before students return to campus this fall.
Construction on the nine-story building began May 29 and is slated to be complete by the end of August. The tallest residence hall on campus is the third hall in the past three summers to be remodeled. Foss was remodeled in 2005 and Pflueger in 2006.
Financed with bond money, the series of residence hall remodels are a result of the university’s commitment to sustainability, safety and enhancing the student living experience, said Stephanie Serventi, operations manager for residential life.
“The focus is on sustainability and the quality of student living by increasing privacy, making living areas more comfortable and homey, and increasing community interaction,” she said. “Also, on safety and security.”
Last year, all the residence halls were fitted with electronic card access systems, giving students access to buildings with the swipe of a valid Lute card. During the remodel, Tingelstad has also been retrofitted for earthquakes and had a sprinkler system installed for fire safety.
The building’s energy efficiency will be improved with the installation of new windows, heating units and lighting. An additional set of double doors will also be added to the main entrance to help regulate the building’s temperature, Serventi said.
Additionally, a first floor lounge was created off the main lobby, and the front desk and mailboxes were moved to create a better gathering space for students.
“Tingelstad used to be the only dorm with no lounge space,” she said. “We know everyone won’t fit in the new lounge, but it’s more community-centered.”
Meanwhile, resident rooms will receive new paint, floor tiles, beds, mattresses and bookshelves, while the lounges and study rooms will be furnished with new paint, carpeting and seating. Carpet tiles made from recycled material are being used and the fabric for the seating is a certified green material.
One of the biggest changes can be seen in the bathrooms, where larger shower stalls with private, curtained changing areas were created. According to Serventi, students nationwide want more privacy in residence halls, and the new stalls and changing areas are one step PLU is taking to address that.
The bathrooms were also fitted with low-flow toilets and waterless urinals. All bathrooms received urinals, which will give the university more flexibility to adjust to the makeup of the student population, Serventi said.
Tingelstad residents aren’t the only who will see improvements. Harstad, Ordal and Stuen Halls are receiving new study and lounge furniture, and South Hall’s exterior will get a fresh coat of paint.
Follow the progress of the Tingelstad renovation by joining the Facebook.com group, “Tingelstad Renovation.” Registration is required to join Facebook.com.
Updates of all the university construction projects can also be found here.
Financed with bond money, the series of residence hall remodels are a result of the university’s commitment to sustainability, safety and enhancing the student living experience, said Stephanie Serventi, operations manager for residential life.
“The focus is on sustainability and the quality of student living by increasing privacy, making living areas more comfortable and homey, and increasing community interaction,” she said. “Also, on safety and security.”
Last year, all the residence halls were fitted with electronic card access systems, giving students access to buildings with the swipe of a valid Lute card. During the remodel, Tingelstad has also been retrofitted for earthquakes and had a sprinkler system installed for fire safety.
The building’s energy efficiency will be improved with the installation of new windows, heating units and lighting. An additional set of double doors will also be added to the main entrance to help regulate the building’s temperature, Serventi said.
Additionally, a first floor lounge was created off the main lobby, and the front desk and mailboxes were moved to create a better gathering space for students.
“Tingelstad used to be the only dorm with no lounge space,” she said. “We know everyone won’t fit in the new lounge, but it’s more community-centered.”
Meanwhile, resident rooms will receive new paint, floor tiles, beds, mattresses and bookshelves, while the lounges and study rooms will be furnished with new paint, carpeting and seating. Carpet tiles made from recycled material are being used and the fabric for the seating is a certified green material.
One of the biggest changes can be seen in the bathrooms, where larger shower stalls with private, curtained changing areas were created. According to Serventi, students nationwide want more privacy in residence halls, and the new stalls and changing areas are one step PLU is taking to address that.
The bathrooms were also fitted with low-flow toilets and waterless urinals. All bathrooms received urinals, which will give the university more flexibility to adjust to the makeup of the student population, Serventi said.
Tingelstad residents aren’t the only who will see improvements. Harstad, Ordal and Stuen Halls are receiving new study and lounge furniture, and South Hall’s exterior will get a fresh coat of paint.
Follow the progress of the Tingelstad renovation by joining the Facebook.com group, “Tingelstad Renovation.” Registration is required to join Facebook.com.
Updates of all the university construction projects can also be found here.