Tennessee State University had a strong vision for this dynamic new facility, including a comfortable and safe environment for residents, new academic and dining amenities for the campus, and a new office suite for Residence Life & Housing. Mackey Mitchell Architects worked with the University, the Tennessee Board of Regents, Moody Nolan Architects, and a broad team of talented consultants to fulfill TSU’s vision with strict adherence to schedule and budget. A new social destination for this corner of campus, the 217,000 SF building will include four retail dining venues, a convenience store, Res Life & Housing offices and a 3,200 SF flexible instruction space for academic and social programming. Residential floors will house 700 students in a mix of pod-style units, semi-suites, and student apartments. Four additional apartments will be located on the ground floor, providing housing for eight faculty. Residents will enjoy social lounges, floor kitchens, salons, fitness, and recreation facilities along with academic-oriented quiet rooms, computer lab, and collaboration rooms.