We are excited to share a new architectural rendering with our readers. This image shows what some of the renovated tower floors of Jackson Library will look like in the future. A large new window is visible in the background, and the stacks (shelves) have been turned so that they… Continue reading…
Welcome to 2026! We’re starting off the year with our first Renovation Review post – and this time we want to hear from you! What questions do you have about the Jackson Library renovation project? What are you most looking forward to seeing in the completed space? Share your thoughts using this form. We look… Continue reading…
For this week’s update, we wanted to share a little about the work happening in the Jackson Library tower while UNCG’s holiday break takes place during the next few weeks. Our construction manager, Skanska, will work on opening up new doorways on the lower level of the tower, creating a… Continue reading…
Last week, we were honored to host Chancellor Frank Gilliam and Provost Alan Boyette as part of a group touring the site of the Jackson Library tower renovation. Our partners from Skanska, the construction company completing the renovation, gave the group a helpful overview of the process so far and… Continue reading…
This week, more of the pre-cast concrete panels that make up the iconic 1973 facade of the Jackson Library tower were removed. This is an exciting development. The tower is being re-imagined in a number of different ways, and the removal of these panels is a major step toward making… Continue reading…
Over the course of the 2025 calendar year, a great deal of progress has been made inside the Jackson Library tower. We have shared updates related to demolition, abatement, and other developments. During this past week, the work became more visible to those on campus. Several of the precast concrete… Continue reading…
This week, Renovation Review takes us on a trip to check on the library’s print collection in Columbia, South Carolina. Our Facility Manager recently had a chance to visit the location where the collection is stored and to speak with the vendor about the latest updates related to the Jackson… Continue reading…
We have received some questions related to the Jackson Library renovation’s impact on the west lawn of the Elliott University Center, otherwise known as Kaplan Commons, as well as the Walker Avenue traffic circle area. Here are some commonly asked questions as well as responses. If you have additional questions,… Continue reading…
Renovation Review is back this week with another update on the tower abatement process. The photo below shows the completed abatement work on the 9th floor. As a result of a safe containment process, the floor now provides a clean slate for floors, ceilings, lighting, and (most importantly) a sprinkler… Continue reading…
For this week’s Renovation Review update, we’re bringing you a brand-new image of what the Jackson Library tower will look like in the future! Several of the original “alternate” tower designs (essentially a wish-list) have been approved for construction, which is fantastic news. As you can see in the rendering below, the… Continue reading…
