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Construction has begun on Zimple House with the start of test pile driving over Winter Break. Zimple House will be the third residence hall following the residential college model with Wall Residential College and Weatherhead Hall preceding it. Zimple House is anticipated to open in time for Move-In of the Fall 2014 semester.
At a ceremony on December 12, 2012, Benenson Plaza was dedicated as the third phase of the Newcomb-McAlister Unified Green master plan, following McAlister Place and the Gorson Gathering Gardens at the LBC Quad. The beautification project was made possible with a generous donation by the Benenson Family who previously supported the McAlister Place project as well as the Gibson Circle Monument sign and pylon entries.
Alumni House Renovation
FEMA RENOVATION
Architect:
John C. Williams Architects, LLC
Contractor:
Donahue Favret
Completed:
2010
DONOR RENOVATION
Architect:
Lee Ledbetter & Associates
Contractor:
Trimark Constructors
Completed:
2011
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6319 Willow Street was built in 1941 and acquired by the university in 1951. Plans to renovate and enhance the interiors of the Alumni House have been in the works since well before hurricane Katrina. During the storm, the house was significantly damaged by floodwaters. The house underwent major reconstruction consisting of a FEMA-funded raising of the house (mitigation) and a separate FEMA-funded build back to pre-Katrina condition.
After the FEMA-based projects were complete, a donor-funded renovation began and the designers were asked to create an inspired rendition of the traditional residence, turned reception hall, with a modern appeal. Since 1952 the Alumni House has hosted numerous activities and events for current students as well as alumni. Picnics on its lawn are some of the most popular events at Homecoming and graduation.
You can read more about the Alumni House in Tulane's New Wave, here and here.
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