page_title: University of Texas at Dallas
section_title: Completed projects
hierarchical_section_title: University of Texas at Dallas / Campus / Construction and development / Completed projects
caption_attribution_description: English: UT Dallas main mall
context_page_description: The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university with its main campus in Richardson, Texas. The institution was initially established as a private research arm of Texas Instruments in 1961 as the "Graduate Research Center of the Southwest" and later renamed to the "Southwest Center for Advanced Studies". In 1969, SCAS was bequeathed to the state of Texas and joined the public University of Texas System, officially creating The University of Texas at Dallas. Approximately one-third of the college is located within Dallas County and includes an on-campus DART train station on the Silver Line. Some UTD buildings such as the Center for BrainHealth and Callier Center are located in downtown Dallas next to The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
  The university has been characterized by rapid growth in research output and its competitive undergraduate admissions policies since its inception. Less than 47 years after its founding, the Carnegie Foundation had classified the university as a doctoral research university with "Highest Research Activity"—faster than any other school in Texas.
context_section_description: The first building on campus was the Laboratory of Earth & Planetary Science (completed in 1964), later renamed to the Founders Building. Notable campus buildings added in the 20th century include the Eugene McDermott Library (1975), Student Union (1981), Administration Building (1988), Waterview Apartments (1989), and the Activity Center (1998).
  Campus development in early 21st century included the additions of the School of Management (2003) and the Natural Science & Engineering Research Lab "Mermaid Building" (2007). Starting in 2009, UT Dallas began experiencing major growth due to a rapidly increasing undergraduate population, new research opportunities, and donations. This spurred a series of campus developments that continues to present day. As a result, most of the signature landmarks on main campus are (at most) just a decade old. Below is a timeline of the largest recent additions to UTD's main campus in Richardson, TX.
  2009
  The first dorm-style units & 2nd on-campus student housing development, Residence Hall South.
  Dining Hall (now the Student Union Food Court).
  University Parkway and Entrance, featuring a long road lined with 6,000+ native trees & shrubs along with a large roundabout intersection. It is the main entrance to UT Dallas, leading traffic and pedestrians to the south end of campus.
  2010
  Enhancements to the central and south Mall area, a transformation that marked the first major efforts of beautifying the main campus. It was largely funded by donations from Margaret McDermott, the wife of one of UT Dallas' founders, Eugene McDermott. The construction added the four reflecting pools and surrounding magnolia trees in the south mall area. It also added the trellis and plinth to the center of the mall, which features a shady outdoor sitting area and a mist fountain.
  Student Services Building added 74,343 sq.ft. of student support offices/programs. This includes financial aid, the bursar's office, registrar and enrollment center, health and counseling services, career center, resident and housing operations, international student services, women's center, gender center (LGBTQ+), and more. The facade makes the building appear to float when viewed from various vantage points.
  Science Learning Center (SLC), featuring 76,000 sq.ft. of space for lecture halls, recitation rooms, and instructional labs. The exterior of the building is inspired by two patterns: atomic emission spectra of gases, and human DNA when it is separated in a process called gel electrophoresis.
  Renovation and expansion of the Founders Building, which added an atrium lobby, computer labs, classrooms, and offices.
  2011
  The Visitor Center & University Bookstore, which also houses the tech store, copy center, and is attached to the rec center. It replaced the original campus bookstore that was constructed in 1978.
  The third on-campus student housing development, Residence Hall North.
  2012
  The fourth on-campus student housing development, Residence Hall Northwest.
  Soccer Fields, for UTD's varsity DIII soccer teams.
  2013
  The Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building is home to the School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication. The 155,000-square-foot building was designed by STUDIOS Architecture – the same firm that designed Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.  The footprint of the building is designed around cluster concepts allowing thinkers to gather and work. ATEC classrooms, research labs, and makerspace studios support new ways of collaboration for a community immersed in innovative practices.
  The 5th on-campus student housing development, Residence Hall Southwest.
  The first general on-campus parking garage, Parking Structure 1.
  Tennis Courts, for UTD's DIII varsity tennis teams.
  2014
  A 100,000 square feet (9,300 m²) expansion to the Naveen Jindal School of Management building.
  The sixth on-campus student housing development, Residence Hall West. It includes a dining hall, recreation center, and a resident parking garage.
  Parking Structure 2, the second general on-campus parking garage. It also houses retail space
caption: UT Dallas mall magnolia trees and reflecting pools
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