Case Dining Hall

Working with RTA on the Case Dining Hall has been a really positive experience. In this project, we’re not directly their client, but we feel like they’ve provided us with a level of service as if we were. RTA has been good at communicating project details to us, they have listened to our program needs, and have designed what we think will be a building that provides positive change to the campus.

Paul Gannoe, Former Associate Vice President of Facilities Services & Capital Planning

Prominently located on the former site of Case Hall, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU’s) new student commons overlooks Powell Plaza, a central pedestrian crossroads and popular outdoor meeting place.

The new, three-story building features a range of retail dining on its lower floor and a 500-seat dining room with varied seating to accommodate small and large groups. A separate catering kitchen enables Aramark staff to serve events across campus.

The second floor offers Fresh Food Company residential dining. Its 800-seat dining room features expansive views of Powell Plaza with additional seating that spills outside to create a beacon for passers by and blur the line between indoors and out. A section of the second floor can be partitioned off for private events or to reduce seating capacity when school is not in session.

Upstairs, administrative offices surround a private dining space designed for catered events. Accompanied by a dedicated finishing kitchen, this space is flooded by soft, natural light and features generous views of campus.

Client

Eastern Kentucky University

In Association With

Aramark & Tipton Associates

Location

Richmond, Kentucky