The Participant - Summer 2017 » The Robert Redford Conservancy Renovation UpdateThe Robert Redford Conservancy Renovation UpdateRedford Conservancy Director Brinda Sarathy talks about the proposed site plans during a site tour in September 2015.UPDATE: The solar panels are on, the dry wall is up and the windows are in as renovations continue apace at the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability. The construction plans incorporate sustainable, adaptable, site-aware designs that serve both Pitzer’s educational objectives and environmental ethos. Landscaping will feature native plants cultivated from seeds collected on the grounds. Skylights, stormwater retention basins and windows that can be used for cross-ventilation will decrease the conservancy’s dependence on electricity and irrigation. Solar panels on the two outdoor classrooms will provide power as part of the conservancy’s goal to be a net-zero energy site. Brinda Sarathy, the director of the Redford Conservancy, said each step of the renovation starts with the question, “How can this project be a model for the region?” The conservancy is scheduled to open for academic programming in spring 2018. Photo Gallery Memorial Infirmary, Claremont University Consortium about 1931 Aerial view of the Memorial Infirmary and surrounding area in 1931. Previous Image Next Image × Original Memorial Infirmary The entrance to the Memorial Infirmary as it appeared in the 1930s and 40s. Previous Image Next Image × Building in 2012 The Memorial Infirmary building in 2012. Previous Image Next Image × Building Interior Interior of the building as it looked in September 2015. Previous Image Next Image × Sun Room End of the southwest wing with roof tiles in the foreground in January 2017. The sun room window frames are the original restored frames. Previous Image Next Image × Classroom Future classroom looking towards one of the sun rooms in March 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Roofing Worker loads roof tiles on a ramp in January 2017. The roofing tiles are a mix of old and new tiles. Previous Image Next Image × Front entrance Front entrance of the Redford Conservancy building with the new front walk and hardscape in early June 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Outdoor classroom Outdoor classroom with solar panels on the roof in early June 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Back of the building Back of the building and northwest wing with hardscape and native rock walls in early June 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Arched passageway Arched passageway that leads from one side of the building to the other in early June 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Exterior landscaping Hardscape, brick patio and native rock walls on the northwest side of the building in early June 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Art Classroom nearing completion Art classroom nearing completion with storage and counter space and easy-care epoxy floors installed in early July 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Restored chandeliers Restored chandeliers from the original building. Previous Image Next Image × Tiled entry and halls Terra cotta tile being installed in halls and entry ways in early July 2017. Previous Image Next Image × Old mailbox The original metal mailbox is still standing in front of the building. Previous Image Next Image ×
