Project Facts

Project: UGA Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall
Client / General Contractor: Turner Construction
Architect: Beck Architecture
Location: Athens, Georgia
Project Type: New Construction Higher Education Student Housing

 

 Socium Scope: Commercial painting and fabric panel installation throughout the residence hall

 

 Facility Size: 120,500 square feet

 

 Project Significance: The University of Georgia’s first newly constructed residence hall in more than a decade, honoring Harold A. Black, Mary Blackwell Diallo, and Kerry Rushin Miller, the first African American students to enroll as freshmen and graduate from UGA.

The Project

The Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall represents a significant investment in the future of student life at the University of Georgia. As the university’s first newly constructed residence hall since 2013, the project was designed to provide modern, functional housing while creating an environment that supports academic success, personal growth, and community engagement.

Spanning 120,500 square feet across six stories, the residence hall accommodates 525 students in thoughtfully designed double-occupancy rooms. Flexible furniture layouts, large windows, built-in storage, and individual climate controls provide students with comfortable living spaces tailored to their individual needs. Throughout the building, shared lounges, study spaces, community kitchens, laundry facilities, and an outdoor courtyard encourage collaboration and strengthen the campus community.

Beyond its modern amenities, the residence hall serves as a lasting tribute to Harold A. Black, Mary Blackwell Diallo, and Kerry Rushin Miller, whose achievements helped shape the history of the University of Georgia. The building reflects the university’s continued investment in creating spaces that support future generations of students.

For Socium Coatings, the project provided the opportunity to contribute high-quality finishes that complement the building’s contemporary design while supporting the durability expected within an active student housing environment.

The Scope Socium Delivered

Commercial Painting Throughout the Residence Hall

Socium Coatings provided commercial painting services throughout the new residence hall, helping establish a clean, consistent appearance across residential, academic, and shared community spaces.

Painting work supported a variety of environments throughout the facility, including student living areas, study spaces, common areas, circulation corridors, and gathering spaces. Each finish was completed with careful attention to quality and consistency, ensuring the completed interiors reflected the modern design standards expected of a premier university housing facility.

Beyond aesthetics, professionally applied coatings contribute to the long-term performance of student housing by providing durable finishes capable of withstanding the daily activity associated with high-occupancy residential environments.

Fabric Panel Installation

As part of the project scope, Socium also completed fabric panel installation throughout designated areas of the residence hall.

Fabric panel systems enhance interior spaces by introducing visual warmth while contributing to a more comfortable environment for students. Careful installation ensured clean alignment, seamless integration with surrounding finishes, and a polished appearance that complemented the building’s contemporary architectural design.

Together, the painting and fabric panel installation helped create welcoming spaces designed to support both everyday student life and long-term facility performance.

Supporting a Modern Student Living Environment

Higher education facilities require finishes that balance appearance, durability, and functionality. Student residence halls experience continuous use throughout the academic year, making consistent workmanship essential across every space.

The Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall was designed to serve a diverse range of functions, from private living accommodations to collaborative study environments and shared community spaces. Delivering quality finishes across these varied settings required careful coordination and disciplined execution throughout the project.

Working alongside Turner Construction, Socium Coatings contributed finishes that aligned with the project’s construction schedule while supporting the overall quality standards established for the new residence hall.

Maintaining Quality Across Diverse Student Spaces

A modern residence hall brings together many different environments under one roof, each serving a unique purpose within the student experience.

Private residence rooms, community lounges, kitchens, study spaces, and circulation areas all contribute to how students experience the building every day. Maintaining consistent finish quality across these diverse spaces required close attention to detail and a commitment to craftsmanship throughout the project.

Through careful execution and ongoing quality control, Socium delivered painting and fabric panel installations that complement the building’s contemporary design while supporting the durability expected of a high-use campus facility.

Creating Spaces Built to Support Student Success

University housing plays an important role in shaping the student experience beyond the classroom. Well-designed residence halls encourage learning, collaboration, and community while providing comfortable environments that students call home throughout the academic year.

At the Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall, every finish contributes to spaces designed for long-term use and daily interaction. The commercial painting and fabric panel installation completed by Socium Coatings help reinforce the building’s modern appearance while supporting the durability needed for years of student occupancy.

By delivering quality finishes that complement one of the University of Georgia’s most significant recent campus developments, Socium helped support a facility designed to serve students for generations to come.

Results

The UGA Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall was successfully completed as a modern student housing facility that combines thoughtful design with functional, long-lasting construction.

Key project outcomes included:

• Completion of commercial painting throughout the 120,500-square-foot residence hall.
• Professional fabric panel installation that enhanced the building’s interior spaces.
• Successful coordination with Turner Construction throughout the construction process.
• Delivery of consistent, high-quality finishes across residential, study, and community environments.
• Contribution to the University of Georgia’s first newly constructed residence hall in more than a decade.
• Support for a campus facility designed to enhance student life while honoring an important chapter in the university’s history.

What This Project Means for Future Higher Education Projects

The UGA Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall demonstrates Socium Coatings’ ability to deliver high-quality finishes for complex higher education projects where craftsmanship, coordination, and consistent execution are essential.

From residence halls and academic buildings to student centers and campus support facilities, higher education projects require finish contractors capable of maintaining quality while working within demanding construction schedules and environments designed for long-term public use.

This project highlights our ability to support general contractors, architects, and educational institutions through commercial painting, fabric panel installation, and specialty finishing solutions that prioritize durability, functionality, and exceptional workmanship.

If your next higher education project requires an experienced coatings partner committed to delivering quality finishes that stand the test of time, Socium Coatings is ready to help bring your vision to life. Get in touch with our team today.