Through careful study, assessment, and planning, it has been determined that a complete remodel and addition to the chapter house of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Illinois are necessary, and the fraternity must invest in the home to meet the needs of today’s students.
Because of a successful fundraising campaign, the renovations will include:
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The parking garage would occupy the entire south portion of the lower level
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The primary party room would be located in the northwest corner
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Bike room, mechanical room and storage are also provided
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Outdoor basketball court is proposed on the west side with doors that open from the party room.
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A quiet, separate library/study area is proposed beneath the front room. A conference and project room would be adjacent to that room.
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An elevator would be installed to meet ADA standards, and two new stair towers accessing every floor would be located on the northeast and northwest corners of the building.
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Men’s and women’s restrooms are located to the east of the elevator, as are storage
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closets.
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Parking is in the lower level of the rear of the building with three floors above. This is also an amenity for the chapter that can provide additional revenue, as well as a utilitarian, indoor, and flexible space that can be used for periodic social functions.
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The kitchen and dining (now at southeast corner of main level) will be full service with a walk-in cooler and freezer, grill, fryer and prep area. It is designed to be closed off and used as a weekend kitchen when no hot meals are being prepared and after-hours.
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A new recreation room is immediately south of an expanded foyer, outfitted with seating, a large television, and opening up to the terrace. It will have the ability to be reconfigured as an expanded area for dining and large functions.
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A library/study area adjacent to the recreation room, available for study and projects.
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An elevator would be installed to meet ADA standards, and two new stair towers accessing every floor would be located on the northeast and northwest corners of the building, for good flow throughout the structure.
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Men’s and women’s restrooms are located to the east of the elevator, as are storage closets.
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All of the sleeping rooms are planned for the second and third floors of the building.
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Each floor would have one large common bathroom to be shared by the entire floor, to retain a fraternity design (not apartment). Showers will be like health club showers with a separate stall for each.
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A laundry room will also be located on each residential floor.
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The rooms are configured in suite format with one or more separate and quiet sleeping rooms sharing a common study room.
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Rooms are close to the same size but will have various configurations to allow for the personalities to develop with each room. There will generally be four men to a study room with one or two sleeping rooms attached.
