Mount Notre Dame - Under Construction

Architect's renderings of the new building are at bottom of page! 

  

1965 to Summer 2011

 


 

AUGUST 15, 2011
Preparation begins for the building addition.

 

AUGUST 23, 2011
Excavation begins.

 

AUGUST 30, 2011
Excavation continues.

 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Excavation is nearly complete.


 

OCTOBER 6, 2011
Pouring the footer begins.

 

OCTOBER 11, 2011
Forms are set in place for the foundation walls.

 

OCTOBER 13, 2011
Foundation walls are setting up.

 

OCTOBER 21, 2011
Steel delivery has begun.

 

Concrete foundation has been poured.  Walls are in place.

 

OCTOBER 25, 2011
Structural beam installation begins.

 

OCTOBER 28, 2011
The foundation walls are backfilled.

 

Masonry stairwell is being constructed.


 

 NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Concrete decking panels are being set in place.

 

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2011
South elevation view of the building shows the progress.

 

Precast planks comprise the floor structure for each level.

 

 

NOVEMBER 11, 2011
 Work continues on the future entry and stairwell.

 

 

NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Under roof work can now begin.

 

 

DECEMBER 7, 2011
Handicapped access ramp foundation is being prepped.

Lobby structural steel is being placed.

 

 

DECEMBER 12, 2011
Handicapped access ramp foundation is set.

Membrane waterproofing is applied before masonry work.

 

DECEMBER 19, 2011
Roof view (looking west) shows winter is coming.

Roof view (looking east) shows the same thing - winter nears.

View from the northeast elevation shows waterproofing progress.

Entry liner panel is installed.

 

DECEMBER 22, 2011
Window removal has begun.

Third floor windows are removed.

First floor walls are removed.


 

DECEMBER 23, 2011
North elevation brickwork is being done.

 

Third floor demolition of exterior wall continues.

 

Chapel renovation commences over break.

 

First floor masonry work and demolition take place over break.

 

JANUARY 4, 2012
Scaffolding and weatherproofing set up begins.

 

 

Temporary winter protection and scaffolding allows for masonry work.

 

Handicap ramp walls are formed and set.

 

Third floor addition is revealed - future classrooms!

 

Second floor addition is coming along nicely.

The chapel is gutted and prepared for renovation.

 

 JANUARY 18, 2012
Brickwork nears completion!

 

JANUARY 30, 2012
 Front entrance makeover is coming along nicely.

 

The brickwork is nearing completion.

 

Front driveway grading is beginning.

 

Accessibility ramp is in place.

 

 

 FEBRUARY 3, 2012
East windows are being installed.

 

 

Entry progress continues nicely.

 

First floor science room plumbing work continues.

 

Second floor framing studs are in place.

 

Third floor studs in place, duct work being staged.

 

New sidewalks are formed and poured.

 

 

FEBRUARY 13, 2012
East elevation is coming along nicely.

 

Front entryway window wall framing continues.

 


 

THE RESULTS
(Late Summer 2012)

 

 

Aerial view of new MND campus

 

MND's new Foyer Gathering Space - View A

 

MND's new Foyer Gathering Space - View B

 

College Counseling Center


 

Science Lab

 

Chapel