During the fall semester of 1999, Lorber invited students to visit Allied Concrete to work on detailing and material investigations. Under his supervision they learned how to finish concrete and work with steel reinforcing. Other local business who contributed to the project are Advanced Concrete Foundations Inc., Luck Stone, Carolina Builders and Quality Welding. Including a paved work area covered by a canopy as well as storage areas and an uncovered area, the terrace provides students an outdoor space adjacent to the studios where they can work on large-scale projects. Work on the project has evolved over time.
Plans are in the works for landscape architecture students to design and execute a landscaping plan.