The University of Pittsburgh is building a new freshman dorm.
The building, to house 420 students, will go up at the current site of a parking lot near Pitt's Music Building.
The board of trustees approved the construction yesterday.
Construction is expected to begin this summer and is scheduled to be ready by fall 2028.
“It’s an exciting moment for our Planning, Design and Construction team. The Music School site carries an iconic history and occupies a prominent position along the eastern edge of campus, surrounded by a rich and eclectic architectural fabric,” explained project manager Tony Caicco. “Once completed, this signature building will help frame the campus edge and establish a new gateway to the Fifth Avenue corridor.”
The dorm will also have retail dining, faculty-in0residence spaces, study areas and more.
PJ Dick, VMDO and Kimmel Architecture are behind the planning and construction of the dorm.
“Student housing should do more than provide a place to live — it should help students succeed. The design we selected creates welcoming spaces where our first-year students can study, connect and build friendships that will last long after their time at Pitt,” said Matthew Sterne, Pitt’s vice chancellor for business services. “It will be an inspiring place to begin a college journey, and this new residence hall will reflect that same sense of pride, energy and possibility for our newest students.”
Learn more about the project here.
