Eastern Kentucky University
CASE DINING HALL
LOCATION
Richmond, KY
PROJECT COST
$25,000,000.00
SIZE
65,000 sq ft
TYPE
New Construction
STATUS
Completed 2019
ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR
A new $25.0 M, 3-story student commons for Eastern Kentucky University. The building features retail dining options on the lower level, a 500-seat dining room, and a catering kitchen. The second floor provides residential dining and a 800-seat dining room with indoor and outdoor seating. The upper floor includes administrative offices and space for private catered events.
The structural system consists of composite steel beams supporting concrete slab on metal deck. Steel X-bracing is used for the lateral load resisting system. Foundations consist of rock bearing footings and drilled piers to rock. A full building length retaining wall makes up the northern perimeter wall for the first story level.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
+ Fast-track structure design
(8 week duration)
+ Public-private partnership between
Aramark and EKU
