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The University of Texas at Arlington—a public research university in the growing Dallas-Fort Worth area—has a student body of more than 41,000, making it the second-largest institution in the University of Texas System. Located in west Fort Worth, UTA West will focus on meeting future educational needs and fostering economic development in the fast-growing region.

“The boldest dreams need a visionary and ambitious team if they are to be realized,” UTA President Jennifer Cowley said in a statement. “Between HKS, Hensel Phelps, and UTA, the team we have assembled will ensure UTA West’s development aligns with our strategic plan, supporting our mission of excellence in education, research and community engagement.”

The project team was announced on April 18 and was selected through a competitive process. HKS’ and Hensel Phelps’ focus on sustainable, innovative design and construction were well-aligned with UTA’s mission to create spaces that empower students and strengthen community connections, according to a statement by the university.

John Hall, UTA vice president for administration and economic development, noted in a statement that it was important that the university appoint a design-build team that would respect the natural beauty of the site, establish design standards that would guide future development, and bring proven experience to successfully execute the program and construction documents.

“HKS and Hensel Phelps is certainly that team,” Hall said.

Work on Phase I will begin soon, focusing on developing a primary identity for the campus driven by a landmark building and public space that embraces the surrounding natural environment.

“The needs of students and faculty are shifting at an ever-accelerating pace,” said Leonardo Gonzalez Sangri, global practice director, education, and partner at HKS, in a statement. “Preparing for careers that we can’t yet fully anticipate demands a careful and purposeful approach. We are excited to bring decades of expertise, a passion for innovation and our evidence-based and research-informed approach to collaborate with The University of Texas at Arlington in creating a new campus that meets this challenge and sets a standard for the future of education.”

To date, Hensel Phelps has delivered more than $5 billion in higher education projects, while focusing on safety, quality, schedule and budget control, according to Michael Orlowski, operations manager with Hensel Phelps. This includes numerous projects with The University of Texas System over the last 40 years, providing design-build and construction manager-at-risk services at multiple campuses, including UT Arlington. In total, Hensel Phelps has delivered 46 projects worth over $3 billion, spanning more than 12 million square feet for the System.

“Our years of higher education experience, combined with this attention to client satisfaction, have helped us establish best practices related to campus safety and communication, meeting schedules to align with campus events and engaging multiple stakeholders,” Orlowski said in a statement.

A ceremonial groundbreaking for the new campus took place on April 3, and infrastructure installation will begin later this year. More significant development will commence in 2026, and the new campus should welcome its first students as early as fall 2028 and will eventually aim to serve more than 10,000 students.

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Construction of the NTPLLN will strive to meet campus sustainability goals with the project aiming to achieve  LEED Platinum, according to a statement. Landscape design will be sustainably focused as well, with an emphasis on drought tolerance.

Spreading across more than 10 acres, the project is the largest one in the campus’ history. The complex is slated to wrap construction in fall 2020 and will become the new home for Sixth College, composed of 2,000 undergraduate beds and 1,200 underground parking spaces. The complex will also include a market, dining hall, retail space and craft center — in addition to a pair of academic buildings, one each for Social Sciences and the Arts and Humanities.

“The North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood is a fundamental component in the transformation of the UC San Diego campus into a live, learn, play community,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla during the groundbreaking. “It’s an extraordinary venture that will enhance our students’ experience, providing them with a truly dynamic environment in which they can thrive.”

The Social Sciences’ space will be known as the Public Engagement Building, which will include the Department of Education Studies; CREATE, the Center for Research on Educational Equity, Assessment and Teaching Excellence; and the Urban Studies and Planning Program (with its new Real Estate and Development program major).

For Arts and Humanities, the division’s new building will include all three humanities departments — History, Literature and Philosophy — and will be the first time the trio will be hosted in the same space. The Arts and Humanities Building will also be home to the Institute of Arts and Humanities and the Analytical Writing Program.

Included in the academic space will be eight general assignment classrooms and four active learning classrooms, which are student-centered, technology-focused spaces, intended to facilitate student socializing. There will also be four lecture halls of different sizes: two 250-seat halls, one 350-seat hall and a spacious 600-seat lecture hall.

In addition to adding highly needed residential and learnings spaces, the NTPLLN will also provide ample open spaces and public improvements that will include the realignment of Scholars Drive.

UC San Diego will be working with Clark Construction Group – California, HKS Architects and Safdie Rabines Architects to create the intriguing new living and learning community. All three companies have offices in San Diego.

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