News Release

Roof Construction and Infrastructure Build-Out Continues

Roof construction, HVAC pads and roofing installation continued during the month while infrastructure installation accelerated throughout residential units. Elevator penthouses were constructed and "The Pearl" topped out with the fourth floor terrace and sun deck.

December 5, 2012: Overview of site shows roof work underway.

December 5, 2012: CFO Paul Kalush, COO Janice Manis and Assistant Dean Jim Camp pose on the podium deck during a weekly construction team tour.

December 5, 2012: Developer consultant John Mavar estimates height of roof equipment screens.

December 5, 2012: Workers build elevator equipment housing on roof.

December 5, 2012: View of interior courtyard from west end of roof.

December 5, 2012: Roof structures will support air conditioning and heating equipment and provide slopes for water run-off.

December 5, 2012: Framing and scaffolding fill the courtyard.

December 5, 2012: It's a bird; it's a plane. Construction team members John Mavar, Ted Snyder and Bowdy Broeker examine the building progress at weekly meeting and site inspection.

December 12, 2012: Overview of construction site. Elevator shaft and penthouse construction underway while infrastructure installation continues in student residences.

December 12, 2012: Lumber delivery to 4th floor residential units.

December 12, 2012: Full view of Pearl 3rd floor study rooms and 4th floor terrace and sun deck construction. Cross-section view of elevator shaft and penthouse under construction.

December 12, 2012: Close-up of south elevator penthouse construction. 

December 12, 2012: Pearl sun terrace flooring completed. 

December 12, 2012: The BW Building is framed in numerous views from the residences. Bullocks Wilshire Building as seen from the second floor.

December 12, 2012: View of campus and downtown from living room window on east side of the student residences.

December 12, 2012: View from north stair of campus walkway behind Westmoreland Building.

December 12, 2012: Roof screen supports, in red, begin to be installed.

December 12, 2012: It's lonely at the top.

December 12, 2012: Construction team members examine concrete finish samples for podium decking and hallways. A variegated pattern, using a variety of finishes, will be installed on the podium.

December 12, 2012: Study rooms above the Pearl begin to take shape.

December 18, 2012: Building drywall installation begins with elevator and stairwell penthouses.

December 19, 2012: Framing shows outlines of one of the large skylights which will flood the hallways with natural light.

December 19, 2012: Railings around roof parapet progress in this view of the sundeck and north elevator housing.

December 19, 2012: Architect Tony Stark and consultant John Mavar inspect window frame installation in units. The large "store-front" windows will offer panoramic views and light-filled living rooms.

December 19, 2012: The MDF closet will hold the "brains" of the communication, security and internet services for a state-of-the-art building.

December 19, 2012: Bathtubs are being set.

December 19, 2012: Installation of ceiling light fixtures underway.

December 19, 2012: Railings around the sundeck are completed.

December 19, 2012: Rumors of a swimming pool circulate after a week of rain. This area will eventually become the "grassy knoll," including a Jacaranda tree and bench seating.

December 19, 2012: View of snow-covered peaks from the roof.

December 19, 2012: Free cotton candy on the roof. Actually, insulation below the equipment areas of the roof.

December 25, 2012: The electricians get into the holiday spirit with a customized Christmas tree in the parking garage.

December 31, 2012: New Year's Eve. Multiple layers of roofing have been installed over the holidays in a successful effort to beat the rain.