About/ Offices/ Join Torcon Collaboration Portals PROJECTS SERVICES INDUSTRIES PEOPLE NEWS CONTACT US NEWS Home News The Commons at Villanova University Share Discuss Your Project with Our Team Contact Us New at Torcon PWC Philadelphia’s 40 Under 40 Outstanding Women in Construction The New Valley Hospital Reaches New Milestones Villanova Builds on Its Sustainability Commitment with The Commons Torcon's Response to COVID-19 THE COMMONS AT VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY The Commons at Villanova University is a vibrant campus hub featuring student housing, dining options, a parking garage, and pedestrian bridge. With 70% of classrooms located on the western part of campus, the bridge provides greater accessibility for students and visitors. The design maintains an architectural link to the renowned stonework that is a key design feature for so many historic buildings on campus, creating new structures with a level of craftsmanship and high-quality materials that look as if they have been there for decades. The project utilized 5,000 tons of stone and is the largest masonry contract in Main Line history. The design features a precise blend of stone colors, supported by architecture features such as decorative cast stone turrets, a cupula, and cast stone crosses. Equally important, technology played a critical role in the success of the project – both during construction and in the implementation of a variety of innovative sustainability features. Although construction commenced in 2015, the design team began planning The Commons back in 2009. With only 2D CAD drawings available, Torcon’s BIM team put in great effort to meticulously convert the design to 3D, which was a complex process as the unique project did not have typical elevations or floor layouts. With the 3D CAD drawings, Torcon was able to maintain quality throughout the build, especially when it came to running mechanicals through the intricate network of trusses. We want to express our gratitude to the team at Villanova University, who were incredible partners throughout the four-year construction process. It is an honor to have led construction of such an iconic facility that will enhance student life for decades to come. Photography by Jeffrey Totaro (www.jeffreytotaro.com) Photography by Jeffrey Totaro (www.jeffreytotaro.com) For more information about this project, click here. Copyright © 2021 Torcon About Torcon Offices News Contact Us Sitemap Projects Services Industries People Join Torcon Phone (732) 704-9800 Headquarters 328 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, NJ, 07701 Offices Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (215) 271-1449 Puerto Rico