Dobie Center

Dobie Center

Dobie Center, named after J. Frank Dobie, is a formerly privately-owned 27-story residence hall located on the University of Texas at Austin campus. On October 12, 2021, the University of Texas announced it was purchasing the center to provide additional school-owned housing near campus for its students.[1] In addition to being a residence for students, Dobie contains a two-story mall, restaurants, and specialty stores.[2]

Fitness center

The property features a pool, fitness center, two sport courts, six elevators, and an industrial-styled cafeteria.

History

A picture of the Dobie Center

The building was designed by J. & G. Daverman and Associates in 1972. Upon its completion, Dobie Center was the tallest building in Austin, surpassing the Texas State Capitol, which had held the title for nearly 90 years. Dobie was the first modernist building to exist on UT's campus.

The building underwent a US$10 million facelift in 1990 to replace its then brick façade by exposing the glass underneath.[3] When classes began in the Fall 1989 semester, would-be residents of Dobie Center were temporarily relocated to the Radisson Plaza Hotel.[4]

On November 11, 2006, a fire, started by an improperly extinguished cigarette,[5] broke out on the pool deck of Dobie Center causing an estimated $600,000 worth of damage. The pool deck reopened in late April 2008. The fire was contained to an area outside of the residential tower. This structure was an old wooden deck that has been replaced by a concrete structure.

The Dobie Mall was completely remodeled by the Nix Group in the '90s and is now a hub of student activity and shopping.[6] The mall is a two-story shopping and food center featuring a food court, stores, and even a chapel. The food court today features seating for 500 and various assorted independently run food outlets.

Dobie's Lobby

In 2014 the Dobie Center became managed by Campus Evolution Villages, marking the start of over $4 million in renovations, including new hardwood floors, a cafeteria face-lift, and an updated movie and game room. However, there was controversy during this time due to allegations made by many students that Campus Evolution Villages did not uphold their end of a bargain.[7]

In October 2021, the University of Texas at Austin purchased Dobie Center.[1]

Life at Dobie

The Dobie Center offers monthly resident events ranging from floor events to dorm-wide events, such as book club.[citation needed]

Additionally, The University of Texas's campus and covered parking garage are draws for students looking for convenience. Dobie had been historically known for having recurring elevator problems, with many students having been trapped in elevators for multiple hours;[citation needed] however, management recently[when?] took a major crack on the problem by replacing one of its three decade-old elevators.[citation needed]

There is a resident assistant on every few floors at Dobie. Dobie is also known for being able to accommodate international exchange students who are looking for a short-term stay due to its low occupancy rate.[citation needed]

Notable people

A view of Dobie's pool

Michael Dell, founder of Dell, lived in room 2713 of Dobie Center.[8]

2016 presidential candidate and former governor of Florida Jeb Bush lived in Dobie Center.[9]

Daniel Johnston, outsider singer-songwriter and artist, worked at a now-closed McDonalds in Dobie Mall, located in Dobie Center. He would, reportedly, hand out tapes of his album Hi, How Are You to people while working.[10]

Stores and restaurants

Some of the stores and restaurants inside Dobie Center include:

  • Emiliano's Burrito Factory
  • Dobie Market
  • The Princeton Review
  • Niki's Pizza
  • Oma's Kitchen
  • Army Recruiting Office
  • Navy Recruiting Office
  • U.S. Marine Corps Officer Selection Office
  • Regus
  • Subway
  • Target

References

  1. ^ a b "UT Austin Adds Student Housing Options to Increase Campus Access, Affordability". UT News. 12 October 2021. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "About". Dobie Center. Archived from the original on 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2006-11-10.
  3. ^ "Dobie Center to get $10 million face lift". The Daily Texan. January 11, 1989.
  4. ^ "Radisson to house some Dobie tenants". The Daily Texan. August 4, 1989.
  5. ^ Elliott, M.T. (November 16, 2006). "AFD finds Dobie fire started by cigarettes". The Daily Texan. Archived from the original on Jan 22, 2023 – via Texas ScholarWorks.
  6. ^ "Dobie Center". Nix Group Architects. Archived from the original on Sep 15, 2019.
  7. ^ Buchholz, Jan (Apr 29, 2014). "UT's famed high-rise dorm where Dell launched to get $4 million makeover". Austin Business Journal. Archived from the original on Jun 23, 2016.
  8. ^ "Michael Dell's view from the top". Austin American-Statesman. 2004-05-02. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07.
  9. ^ "In Texas, a Focused Jeb Bush Stood Out From the Crowd". Austin American-Statesman. 2015-03-17.
  10. ^ "Spotlight: Daniel Johnston". The Austin Chronicle. 2005-03-18.
Preceded by Tallest Building in Austin
1972—1984
112m
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