Arizona State University significantly expanded its physical footprint in 2025, completing a broad slate of construction projects that enhance academic instruction, student housing, research capabilities and community engagement across its campuses.
ASU Facilities Development and Management, working with industry partners, delivered 145 capital projects valued at $650 million during the year. University officials said the investment reflects ASU’s long-term strategy for smart growth, sustainability and workforce-driven development.
From advanced science buildings and student residences to mixed-use districts and utility upgrades, the completed projects support ASU’s rapidly growing student population and expanding research mission.
“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.”
One of the most significant additions is Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 12 (ISTB12) on the Polytechnic campus. The 173,000-square-foot facility serves as a hub for robotics, manufacturing and engineering education and houses the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks.
The building includes advanced instructional and research labs focused on additive manufacturing, smart automation, energy systems and semiconductor fabrication, supporting more than 100 classes and over 10,000 student users annually. ISTB12 also anchors ASU’s emerging Polytechnic Innovation Zone, reinforcing the university’s role in workforce development and industry collaboration.
On the Tempe campus, ASU completed the seven-story Mill Avenue residence hall, adding more than 800 student beds and significantly expanding mixed-use housing near key academic buildings.
The $113.5 million project combines residential space with classrooms, dining facilities, offices and shared indoor-outdoor areas, designed to integrate living and learning. The residence hall primarily serves students in the arts, education and health fields, including those enrolled in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation and the College of Health Solutions.
The West Valley academic and office building, a 55,045-square-foot, three-story facility, was completed to accommodate growing enrollment and evolving academic programs. The building features modern classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices and flexible collaboration spaces.
A standout feature is the expanded ArtSpace West gallery, a 2,400-square-foot exhibition venue equipped with advanced projection and sound systems to showcase student work and host events.
ASU also completed the Arizona Golf House at Papago Golf Club, a collaborative facility developed with the city of Phoenix and statewide golf nonprofits. The building serves as a shared headquarters for nonprofit golf organizations, supporting youth programs, industry research and community education while strengthening ties between tourism, academics and outreach.
Development continued within the Novus Innovation Corridor on the Tempe campus, with Novus Place welcoming new dining, entertainment and residential offerings in 2025.
Several Fox Restaurant Concepts — Blanco, Flower Child and North Italia — opened alongside an urban park designed for live music and public events. Additional dining options include Blue Sushi Sake Grill, The Melt and Salt & Straw. The corridor also added Mira, a multifamily residential community featuring 340 apartment units and a rooftop pool overlooking the new park.
Beyond major buildings, ASU completed critical utility and infrastructure projects to support long-term campus growth and sustainability. These included chilled water expansions on the Polytechnic campus, new modular chiller capacity, electrical upgrades on the Tempe campus, and renovations to classrooms and lecture halls across multiple locations.
Facilities Management also completed more than $1.5 million in electrical, maintenance and interior improvement projects, enhancing learning environments and campus operations.
University officials said the completed projects collectively position ASU to meet future enrollment demand, advance research innovation and strengthen community partnerships across Arizona.
Originally reported by Tyler Williams in ASU News.
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