New Fixtures in the Dining Commons – Facilities Management

As the Dining Commons remodel moves into its final weeks, a number of new fixtures are taking shape.

In addition to the pendant globe lights shown in the July 17 update, two strands of smaller globe lights have been installed over a custom-built common table that can seat a large group of people.

Photo of large, counter-height custom-built table (seating for 26). — A large, custom-built common table will provide counter-height seating for up to 26 people.

With all the new lighting, the view of the Dining Commons from the quad shows a much more brightly lit space.

Photo taken from the Quad looking at the new lighting shining through the windows in the Dining Commons — A more brightly lit Dining Commons is viewable from the quad.

The renovation project also includes an expanded beverage counter. With more room to place beverage dispensers on a single, larger counter, the new design separates the area for self-service beverages from the dish return and waste receptacles, creating better traffic flow in the area.

Photo of beverage counter with subway-tile back splash. Beverage dispensers are not yet installed — The extended beverage counter separates beverage service from the dish return and waste receptacles, which are on the other side of the wall pictured here.