October 25, 2023

No, those silver sleeves aren’t new stools added to the Powell Hall auditorium! The construction team continues coring holes in the auditorium floor for HVAC diffusers. The sleeves on top of the existing floor will allow air to pass through the new concrete poured on the orchestra level floor. When complete, the new concrete overpour will reduce the slope of the floor, making it easier to navigate for people with mobility challenges.

Reducing the floor steepenss is one of several upgrades to the safety and accessibility of the auditorium, including adding handrails and more accessible seating options.