Black Bldg. 5th Floor Corridor Refresh

A side-by-side comparison of the old and new elevator lobbies in William Black Building, fifth floor
Before.
Black Building corridor ceiling with old tiles and bad lighting
After. Photo Credit: Pavel Bendov
Black Building corridor well lit and renovated
Before.
Black Building corridor poorly lit
After. Photo Credit: Pavel Bendov
Black Building corridor well lit
After. Photo Credit: Pavel Bendov
Black Building elevator lobby well lit

Staff, students, and visitors use these William Black Building corridors for passage as well as access to the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building. Starting out, the corridors were outdated and poorly lit. Today, the corridors are updated, clean, and well lit.

Project Facts

Project Location: William Black Building, 5th Floor

Client: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics    

Project Scope: Remove existing ceiling tiles and lights; furnish and install new acoustical lay-in ceiling system complete with 24"x24" ceiling tiles and 24"x24" LED lights; paint the walls, doors, and door frames; remove the existing flooring and furnish and install new 16"x 16" vinyl floor tiles and cove base.

Project Area: 2,500 square feet

Contractors:

  • Omega/Pinnacle (abatement work)
  • LinMarks Commercial Flooring (flooring work)

Year Completed: 2017

Project Duration: 3 months