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Alderman Road Replacement Project

Last update: August 19, 2009

The Housing Division and the University have embarked on a building project that will take place in four phases, spanning the next eight years. This project includes the removal and replacement of all the residence halls in the Alderman Road Residence Area that were built in the 1960s. Woody, Cauthen and Kellogg Houses will remain. The first phase, construction of Kellogg House, was completed in August 2008. The second and third phases are in design, and construction of Phase Two began in May 2009.

[Artist's rendering of Phase 2 buildings]


The new student housing will offer modern amenities and foster intimate, secure, close-knit communities, while creating a strong sense of place and accommodating growing numbers of students. Master planning of the site supports the University's sustainability goals and promotes responsible stewardship of the land with prudent integration of key planning objectives. These include respecting the environment and the regional context, promoting connectivity and enhancing multi-disciplinary discourse.

Each of the new student residence buildings will have similar programs. In addition to student rooms, studies and lounges, entry level floors will be oriented to illuminate and animate gathering places and pathways housing a variety of program spaces for teaching, meeting and studying. A separate student pavilion will provide a flexible, central gathering venue for First Year students and others from across Grounds.

For additional information, see the Project FAQ.

Phase One (Kellogg House):

[Kellogg House photo]
  • Opened in August 2008
  • Five stories; houses 192 First Year students and 9 Resident Staff members
  • First floor provides common residential spaces including two multi-purpose gathering spaces; laundry; two small studies; and a large lounge seating area
  • Top four floors are residential spaces that include resident bedrooms (each housing two First Year students); two bathrooms with four showers, four commodes and three sinks in each; a central lounge and quiet study room.
  • Floor plans: [First floor] [Upper floors]
  • Additional exterior and interior photos


Phase Two:

[Artist's rendering of Phase 2 buildings]


The second phase consists of the construction of two residence halls and a commons building. Schematic design and bridging documents for all three buildings were prepared by Ayers/Saint/Gross Architects + Planners. During the competitive bid process for the project, W.M. Jordan Company and Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering were selected as the design-build team. The design-build team is working to complete the construction documents for the three buildings.

Balz and Dobie Houses have been demolished (see video of the demolition) and the demolition of Watson House will be complete by the end of August 2009. The contractor is preparing the site and installing outside utilities. As the semester progresses foundations will be poured, the building structures raised and interior mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems installed. The facilities are slated to open in August 2011.

Proposed floor plans (click on an image to see a larger version):

[Building II-A Ground Floor]
Building II-A Ground Floor 		[Building II-A Typical Residential Floor]
Building II-A Typical Residential Floor
[Building II-B Ground Floor]
Building II-B Ground Floor 		[Building II-B Typical Residential Floor]
Building II-B Typical Residential Floor


Alderman Road Residence Area Master Plan:

[Master Plan diagram]
(Click on the image above for a larger version)

Master planning efforts have led to a well-coordinated, long-range strategic plan that addresses anticipated space needs as well as the quality and character of the buildings, landscape, and Alderman Road community. The master plan has been updated to reflect recent growth projections.

[Map of Phase 2 and Phase 3 buildings]


Current project scheduling anticipates that Webb and Maupin Houses will be demolished in 2011, and Phase 3 Buildings 3&4 will be ready for occupancy in August 2013. Schematic designs for Phase 3 have been completed by Ayers/Saint/Gross Architects + Planners. Preparation of the bridging documents will continue through this calendar year. Phase 4 will follow closely behind Phase 3, with Lile, Tuttle and Dunnington slated for demolition in 2013. The buildings comprising Phase 4 are anticipated to be complete in August 2015. The remaining 1960s-era buildings in the Alderman Road Residence Area will be demolished after the opening of Phase 4 residences.

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