University of Texas Patton Hall

Austin, Texas, USA

An Innovative Hub for Liberal Arts Education: Igniting Ideas, Cultivating Creativity.

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Client

University of Texas System

Size

212,000 SF

Completed in

2012

The coordination between the College and the architects [Overland] was largely unprecedented. The budgetary success of the project will influence the way UT approaches new construction projects in the coming years.

Joe Tenbarge, Assistant Dean & Director of the Technology & Facilities for the College of Liberal Arts

In the heart of the University of Texas, the new Liberal Arts Building embodies collaboration, innovation, and flexibility, fostering a unified home for diverse departments and shaping the future of liberal arts education. With its dynamic design and transparent spaces, it encourages multidisciplinary inquiry and community interaction, providing students and faculty with an environment where great ideas can flourish.

Funded through innovative budgetary strategies, the building exceeds expectations, achieving LEED Gold certification while staying under budget and ahead of schedule. From its glass-walled offices to its central common areas, every aspect of the building is designed to promote connectivity and adaptability, reflecting the college’s commitment to unity in diversity. As a beacon of sustainable design and academic excellence, the Liberal Arts Building stands as a testament to the university’s motto: “What starts here changes the world.”