Multi-Unit Residential
Residential Colleges | Vanderbilt University
Location
Nashville, TN
Total Size
1,000,000 SF
Floors
20
Beds
1,100
Vander-built.
Vanderbilt’s newest student housing complex replaced four existing 13-story dormitories, which Layton carefully imploded prior to construction. Built in phases, this project added three seven-story residential colleges (Nicholas S. Zeppos College, Rothschild College, and Carmichael Tower) and one 20-story apartment tower, all constructed along West End Avenue—one of Nashville’s busiest streets.
Client: Vanderbilt University
Living pretty, inside and out.
Though the structures are largely made of concrete, the design included ornate, Gothic interior and exterior finishes to reflect Vanderbilt’s 150-year-old aesthetic. Layton brought on sophisticated trade partners early in design to ensure quality was achieved within budget.
Beautifying the West End.
In addition to the residential colleges, Layton reconstructed 500,000 SF of outdoor community space from a concrete jungle into pedestrian and bicycle-friendly pathways, and green spaces. Layton also performed extensive infrastructure upgrades to storm water, sanitary, electrical, and hot water utilities throughout the neighborhood.
