ASU construction projects expand learning, living and research spaces
ISTB12 on the Polytechnic campus will support more than 100 classes and over 10,000 student users annually in a setting designed to foster collaboration among students, faculty and industry partners. Photo by Erika Gronek/Arizona State University
Arizona State University’s built environment continued to evolve in 2025 with a series of transformative projects that enhance learning, research, housing and community engagement across its campuses.
ASU Facilities Development and Management and its industry partners wrapped up 145 capital projects — a $650 million investment — throughout 2025.
From cutting-edge research facilities and expanded student housing to innovative community partnerships, these new additions reflect ASU’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the broader community.
“This has been a landmark year for Facilities Development and Management, featuring the delivery of major facilities including ISTB12 on the Polytechnic campus, the West Valley academic and office building, and the Mill Avenue Student Housing residence hall on the Tempe campus,” said Tim Smith, ASU Facilities Development and Management vice president. “The diversity of these projects speaks to the talents and versatility of our team, the university and collaborators, and the dedication to providing the best for the community.”
Below are details about recently completed construction projects:
ISTB12
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 12, a 173,000-square-foot facility located on the Polytechnic campus, now serves as a central hub for robotics, manufacturing and engineering education.
Home to the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, ISTB12 features modern instructional and research labs dedicated to areas such as additive manufacturing, smart automation, energy systems and semiconductor fabrication.
The building supports more than 100 classes and over 10,000 student users annually in a setting designed to foster collaboration among students, faculty and industry partners.
ISTB12 also anchors ASU’s budding Polytechnic Innovation Zone, reinforcing the university’s role in driving workforce development and technological advancement across Arizona.
Mill Avenue student housing
The new seven-story Mill Avenue residence hall adds more than 800 beds, bringing a significant expansion of modern, mixed-use student housing to the Tempe campus.
The $113.5 million project includes not only living space but also classrooms, dining areas, offices and indoor-outdoor common areas, creating an environment where students can live, learn and collaborate seamlessly.
Designed with creative studios, study pods and community spaces, the building primarily supports students in the arts and design fields by placing them within steps of key academic facilities.
The facility serves Sun Devils studying with the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation and the College of Health Solutions.
West Valley academic and office building
The West Valley academic and office building is a three-story, 55,045-square-foot facility that supports the campus’s rapid enrollment growth and expanding program needs.
The building features modern classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices and flexible collaboration areas designed to accommodate future academic expansion.
A signature element is the enlarged ArtSpace West gallery, a 2,400-square-foot venue equipped with digital projection and sound capabilities to showcase student creativity.
Arizona Golf House
The Arizona Golf House is a new collaborative hub at Papago Golf Club that unites Arizona’s leading nonprofit golf organizations under one roof.
Developed through a partnership among ASU, the city of Phoenix and statewide golf nonprofits, it provides offices, meeting spaces and community areas designed to support youth programs, industry research and education in the sport of golf.
AZ Golf House creates a centralized home for expanding access to the game while fostering partnerships across tourism, academics and community outreach.
Novus Innovation Corridor
Novus Place, a mixed-use entertainment district within the Novus Innovation Corridor on the Tempe campus, welcomed several additions in 2025.
- Three Fox Restaurant Concepts — Blanco, Flower Child and North Italia — now anchor the district alongside a lively urban park featuring a built-in stage, shaded seating and a grassy area for live music and events. Additional new dining options include Blue Sushi Sake Grill, The Melt and Salt & Straw.
- Mira, the third multifamily residential community in Novus, also opened, featuring 340 apartment units and a rooftop pool overlooking the new park.
Additional progress
- ASU completed key utility infrastructure upgrades to support campus growth and sustainability.
- The Polytechnic Chilled Water Expansion extended the chilled and heated water loop to support the Student Union and future campus development.
- The Polytechnic Utilities Expansion added a 3,000-square-foot modular chiller plant with scalable capacity and improved system redundancy.
- The Tempe West Utility Expansion installed 4,000 square feet of power infrastructure to increase electrical capacity for west Tempe campus facilities.
- Classrooms and learning spaces across all ASU campuses received updates that include new technology, furniture and finishes.
- The Business Administration C-Wing lobby area along with several classrooms at Wexler Hall were the highlights of upgrades on the Tempe campus.
- The Kiva Lecture Hall on the West Valley campus had a major renovation with new carpet, paint, furniture and audiovisual upgrades.
- A new welcome center inside the Beus Center for Law and Society on the Downtown Phoenix campus serves as a central, student-focused hub that supports prospective and incoming students to enhance their transition to ASU.
- The Memorial Union stage upgrade on the Tempe campus enhances outdoor event capabilities with flexible and modern audiovisual, power and network systems.
- In addition to many large capital projects, Facilities Management completed a range of infrastructure projects — electrical, paint and maintenance — across ASU locations totaling over $1.5 million.
Learn more about ASU’s past, present and future construction projects and follow Facilities Development and Management on X at @ASUfacilities.
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