The Glenn and Towers Residence Halls at Georgia Tech are the hub of the Freshman experience, helping residents build a personal and academic connection to their school community. The LEED Gold revitalization of the halls includes the retrofit of the existing attics into student rooms, the addition and reconfiguration of study rooms and lounges, and the construction of a central connector building.

Because of steep grade change, the quad of Glenn and Towers was completely cut off from the surrounding campus, leaving it disjointed and largely forgotten. Carefully orchestrated outdoor spaces and circulation wed the new construction to existing infrastructure and enhance the campus precinct. Designed in partnership with Stevens & Wilkinson, the design improves connectivity and removes barriers to the way students interact.

The design of the glass-wrapped connector building bridges the quad and street landscapes and showcases a multitude of student social and academic activities. The east-west circulation links living and learning programs and facilitates relationship building between residents. Students can safely traverse the residential complex and utilize the various public resources without leaving the security of the halls. Abundant transparency on the interior allows study rooms, classrooms, and fitness spaces to be visible from the central circulation spine. Flexible furnishings in the large lounge spaces contribute to an agile, lively, and comfortable atmosphere. The revitalized Glenn and Towers Residence Halls create a social hub on campus that fosters a lively student living and learning experience.