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 Rd Residence Area that were built in the 1960s. Woody, Cauthen and Kellogg Houses will remain.

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.

The second phase of this project 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.

Dobie, Balz and Watson Houses are being demolished and the three new buildings will be constructed on that location. Demolition is occurring now and is anticipated to be complete by the end of August 2009. Construction of the two residence halls and the commons building will begin as the site is prepared. The facilities are slated to open in August 2011.