COOK HALL RENOVATION
If you've ever been to Cook Hall, you probably noticed that our furnishings were looking outdated and worn. When Facilities began water damage repair and mitigation for Cook Hall, we saw this as the perfect opportunity to refurbish and vitalize this beautiful area. Patricia Vandenburg, a former educator, theater wardrobe designer, and interior designer agreed to help us. Patricia searched area thrift shops and consignment shops for period pieces that would "fit" in Cook Hall, but would also enliven it. In some cases, it was simply a matter of bring in pieces from other buildings such as College Hall or Caples. The results were astonishing. If you haven't been by, please do so. In addition to refurbishing the President's Dining Room and Cook Hall Living Room, a nook in the living room was converted into a small library area where you may sit and read a book. Books in this area were written by staff, alumni or students, and we hope to continue to grow it in the future. Feel free to use the Living Room to study or just to relax and look out over beautiful Sarasota Bay. Looking below, in the "Before" shots followed by the "After" shots, see for yourself the remarkable transformation.
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