Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building
Science Education Meets Innovation
The Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building is set to become the college’s central student center and primary teaching facility. It will feature expansive, open classrooms on the ground floor, alongside a café offering students a place to build relationships and collaborate. Additionally, it will integrate outdoor areas linked to the refurbished Cooper House and the Beam Institute, fostering an engaging learning atmosphere.
The Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building will house the following:
- 15 state-of-the-art classrooms
- A café & space for students to gather
- Event prep space
- Center for Student Success Advising & Recruiting
- UK Ag Equine Programs
- Natural Resources & Environmental Science
- Agricultural & Medical Biotechnology
- Pre-Vet Advising
- Upcoming Companion Animal program
Project Details
Groundbreaking Ceremony March 21, 2024 Construction Began May 2024 Construction Completed February 2026 Responsible Firms BHDP Architecture Turner Construction
66K
SQUARE FEET
“This building will be a hub for our students to work both inside and outside of the classroom. It will allow our instructors to create more experiential learning opportunities tying in hands-on projects and research.”
Carmen Agouridis
Senior Associate Dean for Instruction
