The phased renovation of the University of Pennsylvania’s historic Quadrangle elevates the student residential experience while preserving the longevity of this landmark complex.
The University of Pennsylvania Quadrangle dormitories, known as the Quad, were Penn’s first student residences and now comprise three College Houses—Riepe, Ware, and Fisher Hassenfeld—with a total of 1,400 beds. In 2018, BBB was engaged for a feasibility study to address Penn’s key priorities: exterior restoration, infrastructure upgrades, expanded common space, increased accessibility, strengthening each College House identity, and improving residential quality-of-life, with a specific emphasis on redesigning bathrooms for enhanced privacy. Riepe was completed in Summer 2024, followed by the renovation of Ware College House and McClelland in 2025, and the final phase, Fisher Hassenfeld, is expected to be complete in 2026.
