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University of Mississippi North Parking Structure
Oxford, MS
Limited space, a sloped project site, and a very tight schedule were just a few of the challenges that designers faced when building the new parking structure for the University of Mississippi. The seven-story garage sits in the heart of a campus built in the 19th century, so the design had to be pr… Read More
The 1,532-space structural precast parking garage on the Ole Miss campus Oxford features a total precast concrete solution, including an embedded brick architectural precast façade, load-bearing walls, structural columns and beams, and a parking surface supported by field-topped double-tees.
Several premium features are visible at this interior view of the west entry/exit, including open framing of the stairs, long span construction, high overhead clearance, stained white interior, barrier free walking surface, transition LED lighting, and reflective directional signage.
The designers employed long-span, prestressed concrete double tees; located shear walls to the exterior plane; and provided large openings in both the shear walls and light walls to maximize openness and visibility, while providing natural light and ventilation.
Passive security is a prime concern in all parking structures but especially on university campuses. The open stair towers were instrumental in meeting this program. At the east entry, the architectural detailing of the elevator tower features reveal patterns, mitered corners, integral limestone col… Read More
The seven-story Mississippi North Parking Structure by Gate Precast sits in the heart of a campus built in the 19th century, so the design had to be practical and durable without overwhelming the existing architectural fabric.
