{"594892":{"#nid":"594892","#data":{"type":"news","title":"West Village is Open!","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOVERVIEW\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe goal of West Village is to activate the West side of campus and enrich student life, providing a place for the campus community to not only get a meal, but to meet friends, network, and study. The building was designed with the wellness of the community in mind; new dining options, study and meeting rooms, and intentional community building space throughout the building support the whole person through health, community, and environment. It was a key goal in design to allow maximum flexibility and utilization of space in the dining and lounge areas, as well as to provide an indoor\/outdoor connection to nature. This is the first building of its kind at Georgia Tech, supporting and enhancing multiple dimensions of the campus community experience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDINING COMMONS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWest Village Dining is best described as a community food experience, with innovative cuisine, modern facilities and convenient payment options. Akin to a modern food hall or market, the culinary features at West Village offer a fresh, food-forward approach to urban campus life, including five micro-restaurants, as well as national brands Panera Bread and Starbucks. Micro-restaurants include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFarmhouse will feature roasted and grilled items from throughout the Americas, such as North Carolina style BBQ to Texas Style Brisket or Pacific herb roasted salmon to Caribbean style pork loin.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOlive offers a tour of Italy, featuring hand-tossed pizzas, fresh authentic pasta dishes incorporating seasonal items.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocal Chef is dedicated to the bounty and flavors of Atlanta and its surrounding areas, including local guest chefs and specialty items.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpice Trail takes a culinary journey via the travels of explorer Marco Polo, from the Mediterranean to the Far East.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESimple Servings offers a safe dining option to those individuals who suffer from food sensitivities, allergies, or prefer a more simply-prepared, wholesome meal. All foods served at this station do not contain the most commonly found allergens, including peanut, tree nut, shellfish, soy, wheat, dairy and eggs, as well as gluten and allium.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMUSIC ANNEX\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Music Annex provides an appropriate space for the new Music Technology Undergraduate Degree program, including:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFour academic classrooms of various size include adjustable acoustic panels. Classrooms are specifically designed for choral and jazz practice, but also available to other music groups.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFaculty offices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecording booth.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutdoor performance space.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOMMUNITY BUILDING SPACE\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWest Village provides social and community building spaces (both indoors and out) as a part of the overall health and wellness approach.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndoor and outdoor lounge space.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo reservable meeting spaces.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFive small group rooms, available on a first-come, first served basis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll occupied spaces have views to nature.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E25% of dining seating is \u0026ldquo;hybrid\u0026rdquo; space, able to be opened to the outdoors when weather is agreeable or mechanically conditioned when it is too hot or too cold.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo outdoor terraces, both equipped with fire pits and seating for about 300 in the outdoor spaces.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWater feature acts as the headwaters of the campus Eco-Commons.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESUSTAINABILITY\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe West Village supports Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s commitment to sustainability, as well as the health and well-being of the campus community. Everywhere you turn within this building there is a nod to supporting those efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInnovative new recycling and composting program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGreen cleaning methods implemented throughout the building.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrent energy model calculates 265 EUI a 61% reduction against baseline requirements.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EElectric lighting installed in a manner that allows changes appropriate to season and time of day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELimited number of unique materials allows for increased durability of the building by reducing the maintenance complexity and costs over the lifecycle.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExposed structure and systems and limited finishes create an honest, straightforward, and simple building. Intentional decision to use low-VOC materials on interior finishes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStorm water runoff drains into GT cistern network.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELandscape is designed to be extremely water efficient.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EADDITIONAL FEATURES\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere will be\u0026nbsp;visitor\u0026nbsp;parking spaces on top of the Curran Deck available to faculty, staff,\u0026nbsp;visitors and off campus groups.\u0026nbsp;Parking in those spaces will be complimentary for Georgia Tech permit holders from 11am \u0026ndash; 2pm on weekdays, subject to availability. Outside of that, there will be a $1\/hour fee in effect from 6am \u0026ndash; 5pm, and a $3 flat fee after 5pm and on weekends.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECampus transit will be available at West Village. The blue stinger, red stinger, and midnight rambler will all stop at the northern entrance to the building as part of their route.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe entire Georgia Tech community is invited to the Grand Opening of West Village on Thursday, September 21st\u0026nbsp;from 11am \u0026ndash; 2pm. 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