A modern office building with large windows, known as Founders Hall at the University of North Texas in Dallas, is seen at dusk. The parking lot in front is filled with cars, and the building is illuminated from within, contrasting with the darkening sky.

Nurturing Growth

University of North Texas at Dallas Founders Hall

Dallas, Texas, USA

Building the Future: A Versatile Hub for Student Life.

Client

University of North Texas

Project Size

101,800 SF

Completed in

2010

With ambitions to stand as an independent accredited institution, the University of North Texas’s Dallas campus embarked on a crucial endeavor: constructing Founders Hall. This multifunctional edifice serves as the cornerstone of the university’s evolution, poised to accommodate diverse departments and essential services. In the quest to provide a vibrant educational environment, Founders Hall emerges as a dynamic nexus, catering to both the academic and communal needs of its bustling student body.

Designed with foresight, Founders Hall embodies adaptability, ensuring its relevance amidst evolving educational paradigms. Its spatial efficiency reflects a commitment to sustainability, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, faculty offices, and student facilities meticulously integrated within its confines. Embracing the principles of versatility and innovation, the hall fosters collaborative learning experiences while nurturing a sense of community among students and faculty alike.

Despite stringent timelines and logistical challenges, Overland’s deft execution has delivered Founders Hall as a beacon of promise for UNT Dallas’s future. This LEED Gold-certified marvel stands as a testament to the university’s unwavering dedication to excellence and progress.

The architects were successful in designing an extremely efficient space that is respectful of the community and positively contributes to Dallas’ urban fabric.

Michelle London-Bell, Freelance Writer

Awards

2011 American Subcontractors Association Outstanding Project of the Year

Let’s shape future generations together.

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