This is the Story of the Lory Student Center Revitalization
At its October 2011 meeting, the Colorado State University System Board of Governors approved the revitalization of the Lory Student Center. The project included renovation of 160,000 gross square feet of the old student center – which originally was built in 1962 – and added approximately 40,000 gross square feet of new space.
Encompassing three major aspects, the project intended to:
- Improve building infrastructure and systems,
- Organize and highlight Student Diversity Programs and Services, and
- Target growth that aligns with Colorado State University’s land grant mission.
Updates to the student center exterior and the 50-year-old mechanical systems provide substantial change in energy performance and efficiency, while life safety and accessibility deficiencies were corrected.
New space growth focused on the ballroom, dining and food venues, meeting rooms, student lounge spaces, and building infrastructure.
Total approved funding for the student center renovation is $65M, $60M of which is bonded and $5M will come from Lory Student Center reserves. Students approved a $70 student center fee increase in April 2011 to pay for the revitalization. The fee increase goes went into effect after project completion of Fall semester 2014.
About 20,000 people pass through the halls of the Lory Student Center every day.
Phase 3 Updates – North End Renovation 2022/2023
Upgrades to the Lory Student Center and expansion of the Adult Learner and Veteran Services (ALVS) office
North End renovation work is in full swing at the LSC, with upgrades to Level 200 of the CSU Bookstore beginning in mid-February. Level 200 of the Bookstore will close beginning Feb. 18 through early May, prior to spring commencement. All Bookstore goods and services are available on Level 100, which was renovated last year. Entrance through the Plaza Level northeast doors by the Bookstore will no longer be available beginning March 6, and the nearby north interior stairwell also will be closed through spring semester. LSC workers will replace a transformer on the northeast side of the LSC, so foot traffic will be temporarily rerouted.
Work will also continue on the third floor. The ALVS offices will be expanded from 1,800 square feet to more than 8,000 square feet. The ALVS area is also expected to reopen by spring commencement.
In addition to new duct work throughout renovated spaces, a more energy efficient HVAC system will be installed, bathrooms will be updated and elevator access to the third floor will be created.
Pedestrians can still access the LSC Plaza from the northeast parking lots, and the doors to the west side of the Engineering building will remain open.
The Lory Student Center Revitalization Plan for the Next 50 Years
LSC Master Plan: The Next 50 Years
- Celebrate the purpose & mission of the LSC
- Expand capacity in venues
- Improve programming opportunities by creating unique & flexible spaces
- Clarify circulation in the LSC
- Upgrade building infrastructure to be sustainable & supportive of next-generation technology
- Develop a phased implementation strategy
Theatre Renovation
- Project Cost $6M
- No Student Fee Increase Requested, SFRB Approved Spring 2010
- Construction began – June 2011
- Project completed – June 2012
- Architects Aller/Lingle/Massey/Perkins