Projects
University of Houston – Downtown Gator Expansion
The University of Houston Downtown Gator Expansion is a multi-phase initiative that reshapes the One Main, Academic, and Girard Street Welcome Center Buildings to elevate learning, student life, and overall success.
The first phase brings meaningful improvements to the student experience. It relocates the Testing Center from the third floor of the existing Girard Street Welcome Center and the Academic Support Center from the ninth floor of the One Main Street Building to the fifth floor of One Main. This change prepares the third floor of the Girard Street Welcome Center for its next transformation into a centralized resource hub that will bring together Career Services along with Health, Disability, and Counseling Services.
The second phase is now under construction and will add a new floor above the current Girard Street Welcome Center. This addition will house financial aid, cashier, and student accounting services. The building will also receive large seminar rooms, technology-enhanced classrooms, and active learning environments supported by informal gathering areas known as sticky spaces. These communal areas will serve as the heart of the building and encourage interaction and collaboration among students. A distinctive seating zone will also be created at the connection point between the Girard Street Welcome Center, One Main, and Academic Buildings.
These initial steps establish the foundation for a campus experience that will continue to evolve through each phase. The expansion strengthens academic resources, enriches student life, and enhances the university’s presence in the center of Houston.
