Tools and Materials Needed for the Project:

All of these materials should be available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Its usually a good idea to gather everything needed prior to starting the project.Utility knifes are very sharp always guard against injuries when cutting your ceiling tiles tiles should be secure and on a flat surface when trimming.

Styrofoam ceiling tiles can be installed on ceilings and walls covered with drywall, lime, lime-cement, dry plaster, chip-board, aerated concrete, masonry, silicates, and popcorned or textured ceiling finishes. When installing over any existing ceiling material, the surface should be dry, stable, even, hard, and free of any dust or debris.

Do NOT attempt to apply Styrofoam ceiling tiles over a popcorn ceiling that is soft or unstable. If the surface falls into these categories or is questionable, always remove the popcorn before installing the tiles simply soak the popcorn with water and scrub it off the surface.

Before installing decorative Styrofoam ceiling tiles on any surface, it should be cleaned of any dust, grease, wax, or any other dirt that may be present. If the surface displays any cracking or other defects, these defects should be corrected with filler prior to proceeding with the tile installation cracking or flaking paint should also be removed.

Whether youre an experienced DIYer or attempting your first project, installing decorative ceiling tiles is a job where planning is just as important as the actual installation -- taking a little extra time in this phase can result in a more attractive ceiling.

Starting in the center of your room with your Styrofoam decorative tiles normally provides the most appealing layout in many cases you may already have a ceiling fan or light in this spot, but if not, use the string method to determine the rooms center. Stretch two strings across the ceiling at a diagonal from opposite corners and where they cross should be the center finish nails can be used to secure the ends of the strings or ask a helper to lend a hand. Draw two perpendicular lines where the strings cross to divide the ceiling into four quadrants.

The mastic is applied to the backs of your tiles in small 1 to 1 inch thick mounds. If you happen to have a porous surface such as popcorn, you may want to increase the thickness of the adhesive, but a hard flat surface such as sheetrock or plaster may take a little less use the first several tiles to determine the ideal amount needed for your ceiling. The mastic should be placed in mounds approximately two to three inches in diameter and located at each corner of the tile, in the center, and a few other spots as needed. It isnt necessary to spread the mastic as pressing the tile into place on the ceiling should take care of that task try to keep the adhesive in from the edges enough so that it doesnt flow past the tile when installed.

Measure across the ends of your room and make a mark on the ceiling at the center of each wall taking into account any offsets or unique situations that may affect the measurements. Use your chalk line to snap a line through the exact center of the room previously marked to perimeter wall centers this should provide square lines to guide the installation of your first tile and those that follow. Before installing any tiles stand back and inspect the lines to ensure they appear correct.Place adhesive on the back of your first tile and press it into place with one corner in the marked center of the room. Make sure the edges follow your chalked lines.

Press each tile into place with enough force to spread the mastic evenly, but be careful of damaging the tile surface.

Tiles should be installed in parallel rows taking care to keep the edges as close together as possible. You may find it helpful to snap additional ceiling lines based on the width of the tiles, but take care not to get chalk on the surfaces of the tiles already installed. Trim tiles at the perimeter of the room as needed for a good fit be careful when cutting!

When you have completed your tile installation, use your caulking gun to apply a bead of caulk at all tile seams paying particular attention to where gaps exist. This helps to ensure a seamless and solid appearance for your Styrofoam decorative ceiling tiles. If youre an inexperienced caulker, you may want to practice on a few spare tiles before starting on your finished ceiling.

Caulking the ceiling tiles is much the same as applying grout to ceramic tiles work it down into the gaps along the entire length of each tile. Be careful not to apply too much and promptly smooth the bead out with a clean finger. Excess caulk can be wiped off with a damp sponge remember to rinse the sponge often and wring it thoroughly to remove excessive water and avoid smudging the tiles.

If youre planning on painting your tiles, white caulk can be used, but if the tiles are pre-finished, a matching or clear caulk is normally your best choice. Excess caulk should always be wiped off before it has a chance to dry or it may become very difficult to remove.

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The television screen is an ever-expanding thing literally. These days you can easily find a high quality and reasonably priced 65-inch TV, and some of the best TVs you can buy are also quite reasonably priced. But if you want a true cinematic experience, a projector is the way to go. Projector screens easily reach beyond 120 inches, and some projectors now support 4K UHD resolution and cover impressively wide color gamuts, just like their 4K TV counterparts.

So should you buy a projector? Well, projectors are a bit more complicated than TVs and require a little extra work and consideration. There are five major factors that will determine whether a projector is right for you.

The first consideration in deciding if a projector is right for you is room lighting. Projector brightness (or lack thereof) was once an issue that required an entirely dark room, but todays projectors are brighter and less expensive than ever before. Its easier to find a model that can handle moderate ambient light or even well-lit rooms thanks to better technology, including screens that reject ambient light.

Still, the darker the room the better the picture quality. When it comes to contrast, a projector needs darkness to make an image that looks bold, not washed out. This will also help make any required color calibrationeasier. Basements are popular for projectors because they tend to be dark by nature, but you can put a projector in a room with windows so long as you can effectively block out that light, usually with curtains. If youre willing to put up black-out curtains or shades, nearly any room in your home can work for a projector.

You are going to need both the space and the means to install a screen. There are a few ways to do this. First you can mount a manual or motorized drop-down screen from your ceiling. You could also mount a fixed screen to your wall, so long as youre willing to sacrifice the space. Or could paint your wall with a special projection-screen paint.

Make sure you have enough space for the screen, plus the speakers and furniture you want to put around it. There are a number of online calculators that can give you exact height and width measurements for any given 16:9 screen size.

There are two distances you need to think about: throw distance the distance between the projector and screen and viewing distance how far it is from your seat to the screen. Thanks to short throw projectors, you can reliably get a 100-inch diagonal widescreen image from as little as three and a half feet away, but many projectors require at least 10 feet for the same size image. Ultra-short throw projectors can achieve a 100-inch image from as little as 1.85 feet away, but are significantly more expensive.

Youll want to use a throw distance calculator online to determine if you have enoughspace for the projector you are considering. Viewing distance has to do with how far you should sit from an image of a certain size, and there are online calculators for this as well. Typically, experts recommended that you sit 10 feet from a 110-inch screen.

The previous steps have dealt with factors that affect the screen, but the projector itself needs special consideration, too. Specifically, you need to determine if you are able to place the projector at an ideal distance and angle from the TV. Ideally, the center of the projectors lens should align with the horizontal center of your screen, although some projectors do allow for offset installation. If for whatever reason you cant have your projector dead center, be sure to look for projectors with a lens-shift features. This allow for some adjustments should you need to place the projector a little off to the left or right. Theyre handy, but do keep in mind that the best image quality will come from a centered projector.

Of course, youll need to make sure you can to cleanly run at least one HDMI cable and power to this installation location. This is more easily done if the projector is going to sit on a table or in a cabinet than with an in-ceiling installation, as that will require wires to run along either the inside or outside of the wall and ceiling. If any of this sounds confusing, dont worry: Our projector installation guide will help you do it like a pro.

A good A/V receiver is an important part of any home theater, and because projectors often have fewer connection ports than TVs, theyre a natural fit for projector setups. If you plan to connect just a single device to your projector and have a sound system you can connect to it, be that a Blu-ray player or game console, then you dont necessarily need any additional equipment. But since most projectors have only one HDMI input, youll need an A/V receiver to connect multiple devices. An HDMI switcher is also an option, but an A/V receiver is better: it will also provide sound to your speaker system and you definitely want a sound system of some sort, because projectors have very weak speakers, if they have them at all.

If youre in the middle of new construction or are renovating your entertainment room, finding the proper space and installing a projector in conjunction is easier than putting one into a finished room. But if youre not in the process of remodeling, its more complicated. The best way to answer the question is to appraise your room using the criteria discussed above.

That said, if youve gone through this guide and still arent sure if a projector is right for you, check out our detailed explanation on the differences between projectors and TVs. If you get all of those pieces in place and are ready to make the jump to Team Projector, congrats! Youre well on your way to a home theater that will have your friends and neighbors knocking down your door. Enjoy!

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ANDERSON No action was taken by Madison County officials following an asbestos survey in 2016 because there was no reason for concerns.

The problem surfaced when work was started on the replacement of the heating and cooling system in the courthouse, which prompted an air-quality test in July.

An informational meeting concerning asbestos discovered in the Madison County Government Center has been rescheduled.

The question-and-answer session will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the council chambers of the Madison County Government Center, 16 E. Ninth St.

The asbestos in the building, constructed in 1973, was first discovered in October 2016 in a survey report completed by HydroTech Environmental Consulting & Engineering at the request of former property manager Denny Williamson.

Williamson said Monday that Human Resources Director Melinda Neeley requested the survey for compliance through Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA.

He said the survey results were provided to Neeley and Dan Dykes, county administrator.

They knew asbestos was found in the building, Williamson said of the 2016 report. It was up to them to do a follow-up.

Neeley said Monday the 2016 survey was done as part of a Voluntary Protection Plan and the county was working with OSHA.

We wanted to be pro-active in providing a healthy workplace, she said.

Neeley said she received the HydroTech survey in late 2016 or earlier this year.

I was told we didnt have an asbestos concern, she said.

Dykes said he saw the report for the first time last week. Since the 2016 survey found no reasons for concerns, no follow-up took place, he said.

That survey found the presence of asbestos on sprayed-on fireproofing material. The inspection determined the fireproofing material was considered to be friable, which can become airborne if disturbed.

The fireproofing material was sprayed on structural steel beams and columns throughout the building, located on ceilings and walls in various rooms and on plumbing pipes above the dropped ceiling tiles.

The Madison County commissioners said last week that during the installation of the new heating and cooling system, asbestos insulation was detected in crawl spaces above some of the ceilings.

The county hired Micro Air in July to measure the level asbestos fibers in the courthouse.

The Micro Air report showed that no asbestos was present in any air samples collected in the Government Center, the statement said. Further, Micro Air believes that airborne asbestos contamination is currently not an area of concern.

Remediation of the asbestos will have to take place before the installation of the new heating and cooling system can be completed.

Follow Ken de la Bastide on Twitter @KendelaBastide, or call 765-640-4863.

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What: Question-and-answer session on asbestos in the courthouse

Who: Madison County Board of Commissioners

When: 11 a.m. Wednesday

Where: Council chambers, Madison County Government Center, 16 E. Ninth St.

Follow Ken de la Bastide on Twitter @KendelaBastide, or call 640-4863.

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This Architectural Installation Reconnects With the Senses Through Suspended Bricks

Adesign by Ashari Architectsforan architectural installation in Iran is a direct response to the need to reconnect with the senses.

The project, a pavilion built from a cube that holds a suspended brick volume, shows the potential of the use of this material by creating distinct atmospheres.

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From the Architects.Our response to the challenging architectural installation competition near one of the most important historic gardens Afif Abad Garden in Shiraz, Iran was PAUSE.

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PAUSE is the childish adventure feeling and inspiration that we have not experienced since the childhood. PAUSE tries to revive the feelings that we have been ignoring. Feeling of brick texture tactile; hearing the sound of our steps on the metal sheets, looking at the sky which we pass under of it every single day without any attention to it, not even trying to pause to enjoy it.

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Listening to the water features at the site," PAUSE from the outside is a cube that holds a suspended brick volume. This is adequate enough to incite the adventure and curiosity senses. By passing the brick wall entrance, we reach a dark closed space which cant hear anything except the sound of metal sheets under our steps. We continue our journey by touching the brick textures.

This concludes inciting and emphasizing our auditory and tactile senses which lead to follow our only possible guide that is the brick texture to move forward while our eyes are constantly searching to find a light beam or an opening. The mirrors and the light reflections gradually inform us about an occurrence that is about to happen. A little light beam is reveled and suddenly a stunning source of light from above lightens the space. We find ourselves under the sky which is framed and surrounded by mirrors and define the border between us and the environment.

As to respect the maximum allowed space which is 4m X 4m X 4m, the effort was on implementing our concept in the exactly defined space. Creating a moving knot in circlesof the space led us to initiate a circular volume in a cubic volume. By extruding the circle to create a cylinder and from cylinder to cone to create difference volume radiuses achieving the spatial diversity between the floor and ceiling and as a result drawingattention to the people above.

In order to incite peoples curiosity sense, we covered all around the interior cone inside the cube structure with metal sheets. Afterward, the entrance/exit space was defined by changing the material and creating a brick wall that invites the visitors.

To increase safety, 80 cm at the bottom part of the cone is omitted to supervise the people movement which led us to suspend the cone and that ended up as an interesting challenge of structure for us.

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All of the bricks that are used in the pavilion are cut in half and installed with the designed straps. The mirrors density in the inside increases as you move your eyes toward the upper part of thecone. Finally, to prevent the direct sun light and control the light the ceiling is covered by metal sheets. A hole has been cut out from the ceiling in order to push everyone's focus to the above space.

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Architects:Ashari ArchitectsLead Architects:Amirhossein AshariProject location:Shiraz, IranCompletion Year:2017Gross Built Area:16 square metersOther participants:Zahra Jafari, Ayda Bazoobandi, Mostafa Yektarzadeh, Sahar GharayiPhotography:Amir Ali Ghafari

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Born in Chester in 1966, Richard Woods graduated from the Slade School of Art in 1990. He has become known for his architectural installations characterised by cartoon-like decorative surfaces, bold patterns and vibrant colours, which he has said are inspired by his parents garish 1970s home and were once described by the Guardian as beguilingly simple and wickedly clever. In the past, Woods has turned a New York gallery into a mock-Tudor building, and created a wall-to-ceiling installation of geometric patterns at Londons Alan Cristea gallery. For his latest project, Holiday Home part of this years Folkestone Triennial (2 Sept to 5 Nov) Woods has created six colourful bungalows, situated in unexpected locations around the town.

How did you get the idea for the project?I was in Folkestone 18 months ago and got given this strange leaflet saying, Have you thought about turning your property into cash? basically, give up your house so someone can buy it as a second home. The idea grew out of that: to make six identical bungalows and install some in very desirable locations, some not, but keeping it very open-ended. Theres been equal [numbers of] people coming up to me and discussing the second home issue, and immigration.

What kind of concerns did they have?Theres one house in the harbour, floating around somebody heard through gossip in the town that it was going to be floated to Calais and back again. Some people are genuinely interested in whether boat people will move into the houses. But then lots of people in the town completely get the project.

What can Folkestone tell us about wider trends across the country?Its a compressed version of the UK: all those issues that are prevalent everywhere are kind of heightened. On a clear day we can see Calais when you see where abroad is, it makes it more terrifying in a way. Folkestone has very broad, different economic groups and because of its proximity to London people are moving here wanting a second home. People have asked if the homes are going to be available for local residents or just people from London.

But the houses dont exactly look like you could live in them...Well no, they dont have any windows, theres no glass, theres no front door. My work is cartoon my desire was to make something that was a motif of a building, but with nothing else that would lead the viewer to think they could live in it.

You live and work in London what do you make of its housing situation?Ive got three kids growing up and its hard to see how they can stay in London, so thats a big discussion at our house. If we end up living in a place where the creative youth have to move out and basically its just old people and people who work in Canary Wharf, thats not going to be a fun place to live.

In 2014 you created your own studio/home as a work of art. How did that go?It was hard work but we did it: we built a wooden house and studio in Bethnal Green with this company called dRMM. Its just made of timber, with no painted surfaces, and its completely self-sufficient. Im passionate about bringing wood back into the city centre, as it were. But its a strange thing because, having done that, Im part of the problem, arent I? Building big glamorous buildings in Bethnal Green...

You were once described as the man who would probably decorate Dr Seusss dream homeWell Im a fan of bright colours, so yeah, Id probably take the job on!

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Modern drop ceilings and ceiling tiles were developed to cover up plumbing, electrical wiring and vents/ductwork and turn your ugly ceiling into something better. Over time, new materials led to easier installation but also introduced their own set of problems: lead, asbestos and most lately mold.

Modern acoustical ceiling tiles no longer have issues with lead or asbestos, but become a breeding ground for mold when exposed to any amount of water. New Ceiling Tiles, LLC. Is pleased to announce an addition to our Genesis line: the Forever Ceiling Tile. Engineered for a lifetime, the Forever tile is mold proof, 100% waterproof, washable, bacteria proof and mildew proof. Its impact damage resistant design keeps the tile looking like new even when they have to be moved to work in the plenum.

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MEDIA A mechanical contractor is suing a local municipality for allegedly unpaid costs, relating to construction work performed for the municipalitys new police station.

JBM Mechanical, Inc. of Nazareth filed suit in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Aug. 2 versus Marple Township, located within Broomall.

JBM submitted a bid to complete the HVAC portion of the construction project for the new Marple Police Department building, which it was awarded, and JBM and the municipality entered into a contract for that work on Dec. 14, 2015.

According to the contract, Marple agreed to pay JBM the sum of $481,700 for the agreed-upon construction work. The contract sum was later adjusted during the course of the project through approved change orders.

Marple contracted with Reynolds Construction to be the Construction Manager on the project, and further contracted with Linn Architects as the Professional on the project, who acted as Marples authorized representative during the time period covered in the lawsuit.

Marple and Linn Architects instructed JBM to delete certain tasks from the contracted work, specifically fume hood labor and materials. JBM then provided Marple and Linn Architects with the costs of the appropriate credit for deleting the work for the fume hood.

Marple, by and through its authorized representatives, has wrongfully and without justification, failed and refused to approve a credit change order for the deleted work as documented by JBM in the amount of $5,729.40, but instead wrongfully and without justification has taken a credit in the amount of $15,000.00, the suit says.

The suit adds Marple and Linn Architects ordered JBM to perform work outside the scope of its contract, including additional ceiling installation in rooms 133 and 136 in the amount of $2,205.78; finishing startup in the amount of $529.00; and installing filter media over return grilles in the amount of $1,532.86.

Therefore, the plaintiff says the revised contract amount for add and deduct change orders is $476,663.34, but adds Marple failed and refused to approve the add change orders and reduce the credit wrongfully taken.

To date, Marple has paid JBM a total amount of $412.790.49, leaving a principal balance due and owing of $63,872.85. Marples failure and refusal to pay JBM for its labor and materials, including the proper credit for deleted work, constitutes a breach of contract. As a result of Marples breach of contract, JBM has suffered damages in the principal amount of $63,872.85, the suit says.

For counts of breach of contract and violation of the Commonwealth Procurement Code, the plaintiff is seeking damages of $63,872.85, plus costs, interest, penalty interest and attorneys fees, in this matter.

The plaintiff is represented by Theodore A. Adler and Thomas O. Williams of Reager & Adler, in Camp Hill.

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The hard-hat tour lasts 45 minutes, not because Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth is long-winded but because it takes time to describe what goes where inside the Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement.

It takes even longer to detail how much the three-story structure means to Gonzagas 16 sports programs.

The 51,000-square foot building is on course for completion in November. Giant fans whirr on the second floor where strings of new offices are taking shape. Elsewhere, ladders and hydraulic lifts compete for floor space with saws and power cords as the $24 million project reaches the home stretch.

Sometimes when people look at the size of this, Roth said, they marvel that it all fit on that piece of grass (in front of the Martin Centre).

The arms race in athletic departments shows no signs of slowing down. Notre Dame is renovating its practice facility to include two full-size courts, among other amenities. Memphis is putting the finishing touches on a $21 million state-of-the-art facility. UConns new facility debuted in 2015 and BYUs opened last February.

Gonzagas newest additions Volkar Center, videoboard upgrades at several venues and mens basketball locker room remodel enhance the Zags ability to compete for top recruits.

Its crazy important, Roth said. Weve been able to show pictures and put hard hats on recruits and take them on tours. Its not a concept when they see concrete has been poured.

Its a beautiful building and it gives (recruits) a firmer belief this is going to be a better place for them, GU volleyball coach Diane Nelson said. They will feel as though theyre coming into a place thats comparable to some of the bigger programs we recruit against. It will help big time.

FIRST FLOOR: The centerpiece of the ground floor will be the basketball practice facility, unless its the basketball-only weight room or the Hall of Fame, which will actually be more of a historical tour of Gonzaga University.

The basketball court will be a replica of the McCarthey Athletic Center, right down to the lighting, logos and east-west layout. Theres a platform above the court to video practice. Coaches will have the option of covering large windows surrounding the court with the push of a button.

The weight room occupies most of the front section with a video room situated in the east corner. The existing weight room gained a little more square footage during construction and will have fewer occupants with basketball moving into its new workout space.

GU officials jotted down notes and took pictures the last few years on basketball road trips and showed what they liked to Garco Construction, general contractor for the McCarthey Athletic Center, Patterson Baseball Complex and Volkar Center.

We were figuring out what was going to work for us and what wasnt, said Roth, motioning toward the practice court and weight room. The (Chicago) Bulls layout was similar to this.

The main entrance to the Volkar Center, named after boosters and Coeur dAlene residents Pat and Sandy Volkar, sits on the eastern edge and leads into the Hall of Fame, which should see more inductees in the near future.

Since we havent inducted anyone since 1995? Roth laughed. I think we may have a few to do. Thats part of our plan.

The glass atrium ceiling installed in 1986 will be extended to cover part of the Volkar Center and connect it to the Martin Centre, meshing the new and old.

SECOND FLOOR: On game nights, boosters at a certain donation level will walk across a skybridge that connects the McCarthey Athletic Center concourse to the Volkar Center. Theyll soon enter a large hospitality/social room with glass windows featuring views of downtown Spokane and the first-floor practice court.

The space, which will likely create a branding opportunity because of its prime location, joins the Herak Club and 63 Court in Martin Centre as game-night social options.

When not in use on game nights, the room doubles as a supplemental nutrition area for student-athletes.

Theres a short staircase up required to match the new structure with the MAC concourse and the third floor of the Martin Centre to the row of offices on each side of a long hallway for coaches and administrative staff.

Several new offices fill a void above the current weight room that wasnt being utilized. Mens and womens basketball coaches will stay in their offices at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

Roth and numerous staffers have been in temporary offices in the MACs rowing room since May. Cellphone reception is spotty and Roths office door is roughly 20 feet from a bench-press station. He hopes to move into his new digs in September.

In his old office, Roth had no idea about the weather outside other than when it was hailing because he could hear it on the vent above his desk. His new office will have an east-facing window and hell be able to see the sky through the atrium.

Ill actually have a window for the first time in 30 years, Roth said. I can look out and see if the sun is shining or not.

THIRD FLOOR: Roth stops in his tracks in the middle of the expansive area dedicated to academic support services.

Its not just the pinnacle of the building being on top, Roth said. Its the main focal point of the whole building.

The area is perhaps 60 yards long by 25 yards wide. GUs 325 student-athletes currently squeeze into a room labeled the dungeon by one coach thats a fraction of the size of their future home. It will be mostly open space, but the back portion is dedicated to offices and sectioned rooms for study groups. Theres a small outdoor, covered balcony. Glass windows provide panoramic views.

If you talk to my group and what draws them to Gonzaga, obviously beyond the volleyball is how strong the academics are, Nelson said. They spend a lot of their down time between practices in our stinky locker room doing homework because its cramped in the (academic support room). Theyll have a better space.

The top floor also has ample storage room.

One of several new or refurbished videoboards got a workout last week in its debut. The new videoboard at Luger Field was operational for the womens soccer teams exhibition match against Mount Royal. GU coasted 9-0.

Work is underway on videoboards inside the Martin Centre, volleyballs home. Plans call for new scoreboards on both endwalls and a 12-foot by 9-foot videoboard on the east wall. They should be ready for the home opener versus Arizona State on Sept. 1.

Its another piece, Nelson said. I could have a flip scoreboard and I wouldnt care, but our gym is already pretty special compared to some schools in our conference. This just says, We know where youre headed and we are going to help you get there.

Improvements at the McCarthey Athletic Center include a new four-sided, center-hung videoboard with 21-foot by 13-foot rectangular screens facing the sidelines and 12.5 by 12.5 square screens facing the baselines. There will also be a circular ring at the bottom with a circumference of 64 feet.

A pair of 36 by 12 endwall boards will replace the current screens/stat panels.

The time frame for installation, particularly of the center-hung videoboard, presents a minor challenge with practice approaching for mens and womens basketball and construction beginning in early September.

Weve worked hard with Daktronics on the right size, Roth said. Its going to be big, but not too big. Now youre taking a great venue and making it better.

The last phase will replace the scoreboard at Patterson Baseball Complex. The new videoboard will be 36 by 12.

The mens basketball locker room is being remodeled. An adjoining room that was previously used for storage will allow for a modest expansion.

There will be new lockers, showers and entrances into the locker room and the players lounge.

The remodel and videoboard projects are being funded by booster donations.

Were stoked to have a new locker room, freshman wing Corey Kispert said, and the new practice facility is going to be awesome.

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Figurine, a huge mural of human-like golden flowers painted on the outside wall of the Alise hotel in the inner Tenderloin, is arresting and romantic.

The seven-story installation by the muralist and graffiti artist known as BiP is one of four paintings so far in his Bay Area Megamural Series, a street project involving hundreds of cans of spray paint, uplifting designs and museum-worthy artwork but with no museum admission fee.

Public support has allowed the series, which began as a five-building project, to expand to include at least a dozen local buildings, according to Michael Atto, a community liaison for the project.

A globally known anonymous and independent artist based in the East Bay, BiP (stands for Believe in People) works in both graffiti and authorized modes, creating eye-catching paintings with a pop-art or surrealist look and an often playful tone. His themes include love, joy and human connection.

The Bay Area Megamural Series, which BiP is conducting in partnership with producer Atto, is designed to provide the public with museum-caliber art in free, street settings and to help the Bay Area mural scene regain international attention.

With the unveiling of Figurine in July, BiP has completed four murals. All were painted with building-owner permission. Most have involved an owner request for an original BiP installation, with the owner supplying financing, Atto says.

BiP maintained complete creative control over the designs.

In addition to the evocative Figurine which pictures blooms that look like brains, and share roots and feelings the series also includes No Ceiling.

Unveiled earlier this year on a South of Market wall near the Westfield San Francisco Centre, the mural celebrates local talent and female ability, picturing a girl with muscles Popeye might envy, a Rosie the Riveter-style pose and a tattoo featuring an anchor and two local area codes.

Self Consuming Self-Dave, on the wall of the San Francisco City Center Hostel in the Tenderloin, features a man with a microscope examining what is in his heart, literally as well as reflectively.

Vintage, in downtown Oakland, consists of an older fan looking elated while holding a vinyl-era thrash-metal album.

While he keeps his identity secret, BiP is reportedly a self-taught artist from the East Coast who, in what might be described as a modern-day Gauguin scenario, left a conventional financial-world career to realize his calling as a painter. He severed ties with his earlier life so he could anonymously create public art.

Atto credits unanticipated public support, along with the success of the series thus far, for its expansion beyond five buildings.

While well have to stay tuned for the details, Atto can reveal that the next building in the series will be its largest yet.

In some sense, the public has given us a mandate to continue with or without institutional support, and BiP has directed that mandate to define a new approach to public art, Atto says.

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Or, more accurately, an overhauled flagship store slash installation from artist Sterling Ruby.

Raf Simons was appointed chief creative officer of Calvin Klein a year agoalmost to the dayand in that time the Belgian designer has done just about everything one could do to overhaul the successful-if-stagnant house. A revamped logo? Check. Refreshed advertising campaigns? Check. A brand new aesthetic for the brand and one that delivers on months of built-up hype? Check and check. Despite all the newness that Simons has broughtand continues to bringto Calvin Klein, there's been just one thing missing: Simons-designed stuff to actually buy.

The good news is that the first drops of Simons & Co.'s renewed C.K. Collection wares (henceforth referred to as 205W39NYC, thankyouverymuch) are trickling into the world's best menswear stores right this very second. The better news is that the entire Raf-imagined Calvin Klein Universe lives in one spaceand its doors are open for business. The building is the much-admired John Pawson-designed Calvin Klein flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City, but what's inside is unlike anything any C.K. loyalist, luxury shopper, or passerby even has ever seen before.

For starters, it's yellow, very yellowand yellow everywhere. The walls are yellow. The ceilings are yellow. The industrial scaffolding that does double duty as display racks and design element off which pom poms, decorative fringe, and vintage patchwork quilts hang are yellow. The reimagining of the once-sedate space comes from the brain of longtime Simons collaborator and artist Sterling Ruby, who decided to jolt the store's three in-use floors to life with the "warning color of cautionary tape and traffic signs," according to a press release. And in case it wasn't clear from the glowing canary yellow interiors that this is a new era in C.K. land, you'll certainly know from the racks and shelves which are stocked with clothes and accessories from Simons's first 205W39NYC runway show (including those CALVIN KLEIN JEANS ESTABLISHED 1978 pieces) for men and women as well as a small selection of curated housewares and the brand's newly-launched crisp white bedding.

Im taking the Calvin Klein flagship store from minimal to maximal, said Ruby. I wanted the store to glow from within, representing a new day for Calvin Klein. But how long this new day will actually last remains to be seen. Apparently, the floor-to-ceiling installation is what the company is calling "an intermediary step...prior to a forthcoming renovation of the building." If this is what Ruby and Raf Simons can do for some temporary digs, we can't imagineor fathom, reallyjust what the hell they'll get up to when it comes time to make things permanent.

Calvin Klein is located at 654 Madison Avenue in New York City.

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