Wilson Hall collects ENR Southwest Best Project award

Arizona State University’s new Wilson Hall has been honored with the Best Project award in the Higher Education and Research category of Engineering News-Record Mountain States and Southwest’s annual Southwest Best Projects competition.

The building — designed by RSP Architects and built by Holder Construction — opened in August 2024 on the Tempe campus. It spans approximately 178,000 gross square feet and includes 19 state-of-the-art classrooms, a suite for Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, research and observation rooms and flexible instructional and office space.

Wilson Hall’s design also features a distinctive exterior — the top three floors overhang the lower two — creating shaded walkways around the building perimeter. An open “canyon” on the ground floor allows pedestrian flow through without entering the building.

Renovation of underground utility tunnels around 1,000 linear feet also ensures more reliable and sustainable infrastructure. The project reflects ASU’s commitment to innovation, accessibility and student success. The building received LEED Silver certification earlier this year.