August 19, 2011

The Second Building Begins

Next week, the giant crane returns to start erecting the steel support columns for the second building of Storrs Center, referred to as DL1/2.  This building is located along Dog Lane and will contain commercial uses and residential uses, the former on the first floor and the latter on the upper floors.

Meanwhile, the construction team will begin placing the slab above the first floor of TS-1, the building located at the corner of Storrs Road (Route 195) and Dog Lane.  The slab will separate the commercial spaces on the first floor from the upper residential levels.

With the steel supports in place for TS-1, the building is really beginning to take shape:


Image courtesy of BL Companies Architects.