The interior of Hubbard Hall at
Michigan State
University is undergoing a $3 million renovation. The project on the 12 story building—the tallest on MSU's campus—is being managed by
Triangle Associates, Inc. out
of Grand Rapids.
"The Hubbard C-Store is outdated," says Triangle President Mitch Watt.
The new Hubbard Hall will feature an open-air Sparty's Retail Store, which will include lounge space. The new store will be a hybrid of a
small diner and a convenience store similar to a 7-11.
The north lounge will be separated into four areas for studying,
lounging, dining and gaming. The south lounge will have more of a
studying focusing, and features a quiet area for studying, as well as
rooms for group meetings. Watt says the plan is to make Hubbard the
"number one venue" on campus for students to spend their time.
Hubbard will be repainted and have its flooring replaced, giving the
building a fresh, updated look.
Triangle is also renovating MSU's
Case Hall.
The contract for the two projects is around $20 million. Triangle had
previously worked on Owen Hall for MSU.
The renovated Hubbard Hall will reopen this coming fall.
Source: Anne Rothwell, Mitch Watt, Brent Gibson at Triangle
Writer:
Daniel J. Hogan
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