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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>The first section of this update will be an overview of the Rubenstein Commons construction. It is intended for those new members who have just arrived at IAS. It is probably repetitive for those who have been reading the updates from the beginning, but it might be fun to read anyway.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>The Institute is constructing a new building on Einstein Drive just east of Building A. The building will be known as Rubenstein Commons after David Rubenstein, who has graciously donated the funds to construct it. The building was designed by Steven Holl Architects and is being constructed by W.S. Cumby Construction Company. Groundbreaking for the building was in March of 2018 with an expected completion date of spring 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>The building will be a two story mixed use building with a basement. The ground, or first floor, will have four meeting rooms (small to large), a bar and cafe with TV’s, a living room with a fireplace, and gallery space. The mezzanine, or second floor, will have a fifth meeting room, and both closed and open office areas. The entire building will have an “open” feel to it - the cafe and part of the living room are two story spaces; the two sets of stairs to the mezzanine are open to their surroundings; and there are windows everywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>The basement will house the kitchen space for the bar/cafe, a media room, and an office for staff. The rest of the basement will house all the mechanical and electrical equipment required to operate the building. The building will be heated and cooled using geothermal technology. The 20 geothermal wells for the building have been installed immediately east of Bloomberg Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>The exterior of the building will be extensively landscaped and will include four flowing water pools, all visible from inside the building.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>The location of the building was chosen to be on the walking route from the member housing area to the academic buildings, with the expectation that members might walk <i>through</i> the building rather than around it. (But you certainly can walk around.) And although you do have to walk around it now (on Einstein Drive or the path from Parking Lot A, - see the attached sketch for walking routes), be sure to watch as the building changes and grows, and ask questions or give us some feedback. Thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>Now for the update – <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>The focus, as it’s been for the last several months, is on the completion of the roofs. The roof steel is almost complete, and the decking and plywood sheathing has started on most of the roofs. The roof decking and membrane work will continue through the end of this month. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>Construction of the basement walls and the stairs into the basement have started and will continue for several weeks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>Again, for the new members (actually for everyone) – safety is the most important thing. This is a major construction site. Pay attention to what’s going on around you as you pass by the site. Use the sidewalks. Just be alert. Thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>If you have any questions or comments, feel free to call.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'>Rick<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Constantia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>