Fans of bright colors, high bouncing, and loud airflow noises will love the new changes to Fenves’s sprawling Lullwater estate. By October 2026, the mansion will have traded in its classic stone façade for nylon, transitioning into a fully-functional bouncy castle.
The mansion’s dismantling began over winter break, and is set to take place on weekdays from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Pieces of the building, built in 1926, are to be auctioned out to any Fenves super-fans. While there are still issues to address—such as the safety of the castle during a power outage, the actual power source, the obnoxious noise produced during the inflation process, possible collapses due to punctures, and plumbing—Fenves isn’t worried.
“I just love to bounce,” he commented.
The bouncy castle will also help students. The administration is working on implementing Free Bounce Fridays, where any student can bounce from 2:00am to 3:05am if they present their student ID at the door. The free-bounce passes are expected to boost student morale and well-being.
“Bouncing is great for the student wellness initiative. Did I mention I like to bounce?” Fenves remarked after being asked about the house’s influence on students.
However, the remodeling plans have been hit with some backlash. Local environmental groups have concerns about the effects of Fenves’s joyous screaming on local animal life, as well as the constant airflow noises. The CDC has concerns about pathogens developing and spreading in the castle.
“We know the Wise Heart Seeks Bouncing, but we have some real cause for concern here,” a CDC liaison commented. “I mean, think about all the happy yelling and the sheer volume of kids in the castle. This could cause unprecedented disease spread.”
Despite all concerns, Fenves has made the executive decision to continue the remodeling. “For those who want to see Emory bounce up in the rankings, it is time to bounce in real life as well. Who knows, maybe you will find your next illness here!”
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