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Central Pool Classroom Strategic Renovation Projects

Central Pool Classroom (CPC) project renovations occur as part of larger Capital Projects with Schools or as CPC driven initiatives that most often take place during the Summer Term.

For example, as in the example image above, Central Pool Classrooms Renovation projects aim to (in no particular order)

  • Increase writable surfaces in the space to further encourage interaction.
  • Provide more wall protection to increase the longevity of the wall finishes, decreasing operations and maintenance cost.
  • Supply additional signage, such as floor plans, to show the “default” layout of the room and to spark other ideas for how the room can be used.
  • Increase access to electrical outlets where possible.
  • Provide LED Lighting, as part of campus wide sustainability initiatives.
  • Support a more welcoming space for all learners and users of the space.

See below for more information about recent project initiatives. 

Upper-Level McNeil (Summer 2025)

Classrooms 285, 286-7, 309 and 410 in the McNeil Building were renovated and completed during Summer 2025 in time for use for Fall 2025. Some of the outcomes include:

  • Re-design of Classroom 286-7 to support active and group learning. In this room, you will find increased access to markerboards, power access to each group of 6, movable tables and more.
  • Movable tables and chairs in all classrooms
  • Updated room finishes (paint, carpet, etc.) to help make the classrooms feel more welcoming and comfortable for teaching and learning.
  • New LED Lighting, and more!
Fagin Auditorium (Summer 2024)

Central Pool Classroom Summer 2024 Project focused on Fagin Auditorium in Claire Fagin Hall, totaling about 4,000 net square feet. 

Project scope included all new furniture, upgrades to technology and finishes, LED lighting that has zoned and dimmable functionalities, and more! A few of the outcomes include:

  • Increased writable surfaces at the front of the room (the whiteboards stack!).
    • The previous condition had chalkboards that would be overlapped by the projection screens.
  • More seat options throughout the room.
    • Seat widths are larger and vary. Fixed tables with loose seating are available at the back of the room in addition to accessible seating at the front of the room.
  • An electrical outlet at every seat!

We’re excited for what this renovation adds to the Central Pool, and it is an example of initiatives to come across the Central Pool in the coming years. Please see the following images for more:

Williams Hall Ground Floor (Summer 2023)

Central Pool Classroom Summer 2023 Project consisted of 12 classrooms, totaling about 5,000 net square feet on the Ground Floor of Williams Hall. 

Project scope included upgrades to all finishes, adding wall protection around the room, LED lighting with dimmability, additional electrical outlets where possible and whiteboards in lieu of the previous chalkboards. Also part of this scope:

  • Furniture upgrades included all new furniture, with a focus on providing seats to accommodate a range of body types.
  • Seat counts were to be maintained, but seat counts were reduced where possible, in close collaboration with the Office of the University Registrar’s office, to improve circulation and comfort in the room.
  • Classroom Technology upgrades were also provided in close collaboration with Classroom Technology Services.

The images below were taken following the completion of the project. Additional information about each classroom can be found through the Classroom Scheduling Portal.

Room 1 – General Classroom – 32p
Moveable Tablet Armchairs with Additional Tables | Dry Erase Boards
Room 2 – General Classroom – 19p
Moveable Tablet Armchairs | Dry Erase Boards
Room 3 – Seminar Classroom – 17p
Conference Table with Movable Seating | Dry Erase Boards
Room 4 – General Classroom – 23p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs & Individual Movable Desks/Seats | Dry Erase Boards
Room 5 – General Classroom – 24p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs & Individual Movable Desks/Seats | Dry Erase Boards
Room 6 – General Classroom – 18p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs | Dry Erase Boards
Room 23 – General Classroom – 24p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs & Individual Movable Desks/Seats | Dry Erase Boards
Room 24 – General Classroom – 25p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs | Dry Erase Boards
Room 25 – General Classroom – 34p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs | Dry Erase Boards
Room 27 – General Classroom – 32p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs | Dry Erase Boards
Room 28 – General Classroom – 18p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs | Dry Erase Boards
Room 29 – General Classroom – 30p
Movable Tablet Arm Chairs & Individual Movable Desks/Seats | Dry Erase Boards
Central Pool Classrooms in the GSE Capital Expansion Project
Room 201 – General Classroom – 42p
Moveable Tablet Armchairs | Dry Erase Boards
Room 202 – General Classroom – 48p
Moveable Tablet Armchairs | Dry Erase Boards