Owner: Vanderbilt University
Size: 660,000 sf
Situated at a prominent entry onto Vanderbilt’s campus, the West End Neighborhood stands as an iconic and welcoming addition to the campus. This project transformed 12 acres filled with vehicular streets and alleyways into an area that cements Vanderbilt’s commitment to creating a sustainable and inclusive campus. Each of the residential colleges include spaces for studying, collaborative learning, dining and outdoor courtyards. Significant upgrades were also made to the campus infrastructure, including storm water, sanitary, electrical and hot/chilled water systems, to support the redeveloped West End Neighborhood.
In addition to four new residential colleges, nearly 40% of the West End Neighborhood was developed into green space. For the Kensington Promenade, a portion of Kensington Avenue was permanently closed to vehicles and transformed into a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly pathway with pervious pavers. The Kensington Promenade sits between the residential colleges and the existing homes on Greek Row. An alleyway and parking area were also redeveloped as “The Green”–a large park-like area that can be reserved for university events.
E. Bronson Ingram Residential College
A 220,000 sf residential college that houses 330 students, the building was designed and built around a “Galloway’s Ginkgo,” which was the first ginkgo tree on campus and planted in the early 1900s.
Nicholas S. Zeppos Residential College & West End Tower
Zeppos College houses 335 students in a 242,000 sf building connected to the iconic 20-story West End Tower. The West End Tower includes long-term housing for visiting scholars, meeting rooms and event space.
Rothschild Residential College
With housing for 333 students, the Rothschild Residential College also includes a dining room, a two-story Great Room and a 130-person black box theater. Situated within the building are three courtyards that are only accessible to residents of the Rothschild Residential College.
Oliver C. Carmichael Residential College
The 160,000 sf Carmichael Residential College was the final new residential building to open in the West End Neighborhood. It houses more than 300 students and is LEED Gold certified.