Campus Center Ballroom Renovation
September 2024
Background \ Overview:
The 7,219sf Campus Center Ballroom is a heavily used campus amenity and the largest event space on campus available for the community to reserve. It is located on the second floor of the Campus Center, on the academic podium. The Ballroom hosts various events and campus activities, from banquets, job fairs, symposiums, fashion shows, and is also available for reservations for rent to non-university groups.
Since the Campus Center has been constructed in the mid-1960’s, the ballroom space has not been fully renovated. There have been updates to AV, IT and furniture throughout the years, but not a full-scale space and ancillary space review for upgrade. This project will convert this amenity into a more user friendly, modern, updated, exciting, UA branded and accessible location.
Project Description:
- The renovation project will include the following:
- Replacement of the existing stage. The new stage will include upgraded wheelchair access.
- Upgraded Audio-Visual systems including a 9’ x 16’ main display and upgraded speaker system.
- Upgraded WIFI access
- Upgraded lighting
- Installation of a new green room space for speakers.
- Installation of new storage areas
Project Dates:
Project Design Complete – July 2024
Project Mobilization and Construction start – November 2024
Project Completion – May 2025
Project Progress (as of September 2024):
Design was completed and the project was bid in July 2024. Facilities Management is currently completing post bid evaluation and executing the construction contract. Construction is expected to commence in November 2024.