A new UVA fraternity house will be built for the first time in 50 years.
The Omicron Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, better known as Beta, has reached an agreement with the Virginia Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, DU, and together they will bring back one of the oldest University fraternities.
DU will begin construction for the new building, located at 135 Madison Lane, by demolishing an apartment building that currently stands at the location. The new fraternity house will feature 7,000 square feet of living space and 15 single bedrooms. The building will also include features of green design.
As DU will change its location, Beta will buy DU’s current house on Rugby Road. Beta, on the other hand, will begin extensive renovations to the historic building at 180 Rugby Road. These renovations will be the first in the home’s 82-year history.
The design of the new DU house at 135 Madison Lane is designed by local Daggett + Grigg Architects.
(Photo courtesy of DU and Beta fraternities)