In early 2021 Chapter approved an exploration of various potential capital projects that would maximize the use of the original Cathedral campus buildings, especially the chapel undercroft and the Great Hall basement. Chapter engaged Vandersall Associates as consultants on a listening project. Vandersall conducted 14 listening sessions via Zoom to gauge the congregation’s level of interest … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Since I last updated you on the 525 Olive construction project, over 7 months have gone by. This week the project reached a milestone: Greystar has now laid the concrete for the 20th and final floor. There is still plenty to be done: constructing the roof, with its swimming pool, penthouse additions, … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, It’s time for an update and refresher on our construction project. The origins of this project go back some 40 years, believe it or not, and perhaps further, as the cathedral was never formally completed according to the original design by Philip Frohman. I won’t bore you with the whole story, but … READ MORE…
The Courtyard landscaping will be taken on by SPC, rather than engaging Greystar’s vendor. Kathleen & Bob are working with volunteer landscape architect, Robert Mayberry, on a plan for the greenery in the Courtyard. Resurfacing of the Queen’s Courtyard will progress this week: patching first, then resurfacing. There’s a fence across the courtyard so entry … READ MORE…
Courtyard chair lift will be installed by Thursday/Friday. Inspection comes in about two weeks. The installation has been completed as of 5/22/2020. Handrails for the steps are complete Samples for the finishes of the courtyard are TBD. Reviewed the first color test and were not happy with the brown color vs. red tone of the … READ MORE…
Rocky Update: Courtyard stairs are done. Kathleen will share photo with Tom. Handrails for it being fabricated Chairlift installer comes out again to inspect new housing and will then work out installation schedule, which will likely be a month out. Bids just shared for courtyard cement spruce-up via Brad to Tom. Tom will share with … READ MORE…
We hadn’t met in several weeks so had a catch-up meeting. Rocky Update: Dumpsites closed for a few days due to rain so dirt removal on hold a few days. They’re taking the down time to put a man lift in Stairs to the Queen’s Courtyard concrete was poured incorrectly so demo is happening this … READ MORE…
Reviewed status of Queen’s Courtyard work: More digging this week and concrete removal A/C unit out of Reception office and windows fixed Timing is on track (4 week expected time frame, one week done already) HVAC Status update: Ducting into Library and Receptionist office will be installed in the newly cored holes this week and … READ MORE…
Joe discussed the issues with the HVAC project: New route for the ducting figured out. Using new ducting running from the new unit to the Library and Reception offices Duct will run into library from the new unit through the wall of the lobby and the library. They are coring a 15” hole for 14” … READ MORE…
Meeting notes: Joe discussed the issues with the HVAC project: Followed up with BCM and fixed wiring issue Discussed and came up with solution for the receptionist and library offices: Take the hallway vents and enlarge them and refeed them into the two rooms with the issue Queen’s Courtyard demolition of the stairwell begins Monday … READ MORE…