Kick Off Meeting with Architect

We had the kick off meeting with the Architect today to begin the objectives evaluation and schematic design phases of the renovation.  We walked through the house with the engineers to review the current condition of the house and the core objectives for the renovation.  The architect will then come back with two or more design concepts for the House Corporation, Actives, and Alumni to review and make comments on.    The architect selected for the renovation was also involved in the 1995 renovation, Larry Deckard of Ross Deckard Architects in Raleigh.

Our intent is to have an open discussion regarding the direction of the renovation, with input from everyone who is or was a member of Alpha Tau.  We have some state and municipal code considerations that will have to be met that may guide the renovation as well, but overall we want to have a consensus that the selected design represents the legacy as well as the future of Sigma Chi at UNC.   Much of what will be chosen will be driven by funding, of which we have very little right now.   We need your donation to keep this process moving forward.  We’ll post more information here as it comes in.

One particular consideration is to whether we relocate the kitchen and dining area back to the basement where it was originally.  There are benefits and drawbacks to either option, but the current reality is that the dining area on the main floor is woefully small, and the basement area is not used for social functions as intended.    So, take the poll!  What do you think?!

Relocate the Kitchen Back to the Basement Area?

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Architect Meetings

We have started the interview process for design architects.   John Ruocchio and I met at the house with one candidate last week to go over several issues with the house and some design considerations.    We meet next week with another firm at the house to get their opinions and quote…

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House Corp. Appreciation Dinner

On Thursday, December 11th, the House Corporation Board held an appreciation dinner to honor Johnny Sparrow for 40 years of continued service for the Alpha Tau Chapter of Sigma Chi, and to honor outgoing board member Scott Coward for his service as President of the House Corporation. Among the festivities,…

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Inspection Report

We received the inspection report this week for the house.  As expected, there were some problems with the house.   Some of these items will require immediate repairs which we will undertake in the next few weeks, others are going to be under the main house renovation. The full inspection report…

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