Construction is underway on Georgia State University’s new 155,000-square-foot, nine-story research tower off Decatur Street at the Downtown Atlanta campus.
The state-of-the-art facility, set to be completed in 2026, will provide updated laboratories, flexible research space and modern teaching environments designed to foster innovation and collaboration.
“This is more than just a physical space. This building expands our capacity for discovery and learning both at Georgia State University and in the Atlanta area,” said Georgia State President M. Brian Blake, who delivered comments at the groundbreaking ceremony for the building on Jan. 15. “We’re grateful for the support that’s helped make it a reality.”
Also on hand for the groundbreaking event were Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, Board of Regents Chairman T. Dallas Smith, University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and Georgia State Provost and
“We are deeply committed to growing infrastructure that serves our students, faculty and research community,” Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicolle Parsons-Pollard said. “This facility represents the next step in providing the resources needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.”
“The research tower expands both our facilities and our potential for impact,” said Donald Hamelberg, interim vice president for Research and Economic Development. “The collaborative environment allows us to drive knowledge that helps foster growth, create jobs and expand Georgia’s competitive edge in research and innovation.”
