One World Café is scheduled to be completed in spring 2022.

A mounted camera overlooking Founders Plaza captures the progress of construction. Things were looking pretty frosty back in February, but work continued.

One World Café will create a “front door” to the university around and under the existing overhangs of Capen Hall and the Founders Plaza courtyard between Norton Hall and Capen.

The project is envisioned creating a food “market” atmosphere featuring five international food platforms.

One World Café would be approximately double the size of the restaurant, dining room and kitchen area of Bert’s, the existing Campus Dining & Shops restaurant in Talbert Hall.

The international eatery will serve authentically prepared foods from around the world, and different menu cycles will be offered throughout the academic year to keep the experience fresh.

The new dining center — this view is from Mary Talbert Way — is a three-story, 53,500-square-foot facility with seating for more than 800.

The café will also feature a pre-function space to service events held in the Buffalo Room and the University Club, including multiple conference rooms and a bar.