Union Addition & Renovation

University of Mississippi

Project Details

ROLE
General Contractor

CONTRACT AMOUNT
$50 Million

OWNER
State of Mississippi, Bureau of Building, Grounds & Real Property Management

LOCATION
Oxford, MS

ARCHITECT
Eley Guild Hardy Architects

SIZE
194,000 Square Feet

COMPLETION
2019

Project Description

Complex phased renovation and new construction. First phase included the construction of a temporary loading dock and temporary walls for pedestrian access routes. Phase 2 was the new construction of a four-story cast-in-place, 94,000 sf concrete building addition to the existing Student Union which remained occupied during construction. The new addition contains enhanced dining areas for students and a food court for five well-known food vendors, kitchens, a transit hub as well as a large ballroom. Phase 3 consisted of the complete interior and exterior demolition and renovation of the existing 3-story, 100,000 sf Union. The renovated portion contains a Barnes and Noble Book Store and Coffee Shop, a Credit Union, new Council Room, large student lounge and lobby areas, and offices and administrative areas for the Dean of Students and staff.

Awards

Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Merit Award

Associated General Contractors of Mississippi Build Mississippi Award