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Construction Update (Quad phase I)

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Virginia State University recently broke ground for the construction of a $20 million, 458-bed residence hall. The Quad – Phase I is the first of two projects consisting of four, L-shaped residence halls that will eventually cover the area now occupied by Howard Hall.

Phase I of the project entails construction of two, three story buildings. These will be connected by a main single lobby, with a triangular shaped skylight that empties onto an internal facing courtyard. Phase II will require the demolition of Howard Hall and complete the quad concept with the final two L-shaped structures in its place.

VSU President Eddie N. Moore, Jr. said that, as the university continues pursuing its goal of increasing enrollment, “it’s critical that we increase housing inventory.” In the 2008-09 academic year, slightly over half of VSU’s approximately 4,300 undergraduate students lived on campus.

The Quad Phase I is the second suite-style residence hall at VSU. The first, 500-bed Gateway, was opened in Fall 2008. The Quad Phase I is planned to open Fall Semester 2010.

The new building will include one- and two-bedroom units with both handicap and hearing impaired units available in each type. Amenities will include study lounges on each floor, computer laboratories, laundry facilities, smart classrooms, multipurpose rooms and a kitchen in each building. Shared spaces between the two buildings will include a central main entrance and lobby, a main commons area, a wellness center, a game room and a beauty/barber salon.

The architect for the project is Clark Nexsen Architects and the construction manager is W.M. Jordan Company.