Take one step into Forbes College this year, and the renovations are immediately noticeable: The lounge and lobby areas have been completely redesigned.
Wesley Morgan '10, who can often be found in the Forbes lobby, said that it is "not quite as cozy but definitely classier" than the old, rundown space. Morgan was formerly a staff writer for The Daily Princetonian.
The dining hall has also been renovated, with new flooring, paint and more seating. The extra seats, however, mean that there is less empty space in the center of the room, which Marina Di Bartolo '10 said she "misses."
The dining hall also features a new serving bar, which Laura Keay '10 described as "very impressive."
A third floor of rooms has been added to the New Wing, along with lounges. The Addition and Annex have also been extensively updated.
Summer construction crews installed carpeting and new windows, as well as updated lounges for relaxing or watching television. An air-conditioned study room on the third floor provides additional space for Forbes students to do homework. "I love this study space; I go almost everyday," Margaret White '11 said.
The Forbes renovations also include a new art room, darkroom, dance studio and two additional music rooms.
The college's courtyard has been completely redesigned, and was a popular spot for college study breaks when the weather was warmer. A new vegetable and herb garden is part of Forbes' effort to brand itself as a college concerned with the environment. The garden aims to accomplish this both on a practical level, by providing fresh, organic produce, and on an academic level by drawing attention to the issue of land use.
The terrace and surrounding area outside Forbes has also been redesigned to accommodate larger gatherings and events, such as next spring's Gatsby-themed party.
While Forbes underwent substantial renovations over the summer, "we are not done yet," Forbes Master Christian Wildberg said.
A new carpet was installed in the Norman Thomas 1905 Library over the summer, but further renovations in the near future will aim to turn the library into a "prime study space for students," Wildberg said.
The servery was also updated over the summer, yet remains a topic of frequent meetings discussing potential changes to Forbes.
Overall, Wildberg said, "a lot has been done with a reduced budget," and the new renovations are "very gratifying."
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