Rice University in Houston is planning to break ground this spring on the Moody Center Complex for Student Life.
The university says construction is scheduled to begin in May on the 75,000-square-foot facility. It will serve as a hub for student activities and support connection and interaction among Rice students and the broader community.
The building will be erected on the south side of the Central Quadrangle and complement the Rice Memorial Center (RMC) and Ley Student Center.
The new facility will have a large programming pavilion that opens to the Central Quad, offering opportunities for indoor and outdoor events, including performances, lectures and multicultural celebrations. The building will also house a variety of spaces, such as a café, coffeehouse, meeting rooms, study areas and student services offices.
The project is supported by a $100 million commitment from the Moody Foundation. The Brown Foundation provided an additional $15 million to support the project.
Construction is scheduled for completion in fall 2027.
The architects are Olson Kundig and Page.
