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Hotel + Conference Center
The Hotel and Conference Center, a contemporary embodiment of Jeffersonian principles, will serve not only the campus community but also visitors and Charlottesville residents, offering a vibrant new space for intellectual exchange.
The University of Virginia's new Hotel and Conference Center, a cornerstone of the of the Emmet/Ivy Corridor redevelopment, is set to be a landmark project connecting the North and Central Grounds. The development, which includes 225 guestrooms, extensive conference facilities, and a visitors' center, serves as a contemporary embodiment of Jeffersonian principles.
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Part of the broader “Open Grounds” initiative, the Hotel and Conference Center is envisioned as a vibrant hub for the UVA community, Charlottesville residents, and visitors, promoting dynamic intellectual and social interactions. It replaces the Cavalier Inn, a long-standing symbol of hospitality and university life, continuing its legacy of service and community engagement.
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Set within a high-performance landscape, the project offers unique educational opportunities by aligning UVA's holistic approach to stormwater management with the natural hydrology and watershed dynamics of the area
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- Sector: Civic + Community, Higher Education
- Scope: Architecture
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- 220,000 SF
- Renderings by TenBerke