“As a testament to our collaborative spirit, this one facility will contain programs from four colleges and the Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education. We will educate students for a new health care future, collaborate through transdisciplinary work, and attract and retain the best and brightest to advance Kentucky,” said UK President Eli Capilouto. “Our goal — our promise — is that when our students complete these programs and join the workforce, they are well-equipped to face today’s complex challenges and help all Kentuckians live longer and healthier lives.”
The building will be located across University Drive from University Flats with eight floors on the south wing and 10 floors utilized on the north wing. Currently, 77% of the space will be dedicated to academic, shared, and collaborative spaces for students and faculty, including 25% devoted to classrooms and learning labs and 34% for simulation and experiential learning.
The building’s north wing exterior will feature brick and glass. As the building transitions, the south wing’s expansive glass front allows faculty workspace offices to receive natural light. Along University Drive, a signature “basketweave” facade will align with the curved roadway. A glowing glass “lantern” structure anchors the northeast corner.
HOK is the design architect for the building, working in conjunction with construction manager Turner Construction and local design partner JRA Architects.
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“This is a wonderful building for the university and the state, and the credit for that goes to university leadership, the deans, and their staff,” said Eli Hoisington, HOK Co-CEO and Design Principal for the firm’s St. Louis studio. “This has been one of the most collaborative and engaging processes our team has worked on. Looking at our practice across the country, the scale and breadth of what is happening here is unprecedented.”
The $380 million building is scheduled to open in 2026.
