Virginia Tech is planning to construct a $292 million engineering building in the North Academic District in Blacksburg. Replacing an existing structure, Mitchell Hall will act as a centralized hub for several departments including mechanical, chemical, computer, and aerospace and ocean engineering. The five-story, 285,500-gsf development was designed by Perkins&Will to foster experiential learning with student collaboration spaces on every level. Housing the Frith First-Year Maker Space, the highly flexible and adaptable facility will include research labs, classrooms, machine shops, and an arena-style lecture hall accommodating 200 occupants. The Stability Wind Tunnel will be incorporated into the building, which will also offer studios, team rooms, faculty offices, graduate student workspaces, and an academic advising center. An outdoor plaza will be accompanied by an ADA-accessible pathway for enhanced campus connectivity.
Skanska is the construction manager at risk for the sustainably designed project, which is slated to achieve a minimum of LEED Silver certification. Site work began in spring of 2024 and completion is expected in fall of 2028.
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Perkins&Will
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Architect
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Skanska USA
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Construction Manager at Risk
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