The Canvas
Fall 2024 Update
12.04.24
The Canvas - DPPL's new creative space - is now under construction and set to open in early 2025.
Here's a peek at what went on behind the plywood in October and November.
In October Troop installed the last of the ductwork for the laser cutters, and put up the drywall, giving shape to the study rooms, equipment repair room, the media lab, and the activity space.
Drywall taping and sanding finished up the last week of the month, preparing the walls for the next step – paint.
Once painting was completed, Troop put down flooring in the space.
In November, the rooms were painted, and the LVT plank flooring was installed.
Cabinets, countertops, and shelving were delivered, and installed, along with the glass walls.
The Library has begun ordering the equipment for the space, like laser cutters, and 3-D printers, funded by a generous donation from Rivers Casino.
It’s all coming together!
Check out the architect renderings and learn more about the project here.
And see how far we have come below:
The construction area entrance on the 4th floor.
October view looking North from the construction entrance.
November view looking North from the construction entrance.
October view looking SOUTH to the entrance.
November view looking SOUTH to the entrance.
November view looking SOUTH to the construction entrance. The atrium is to the left.
October View looking SOUTHEAST. The atrium is behind the plywood.
November View looking SOUTHEAST. The atrium is behind the plywood.
October view looking EAST.
November view looking EAST.
October view looking WEST.
November view looking WEST.
A beautiful view looking NORTHWEST over Des Plaines.