University of Pennsylvania Perelman Quadrangle
Perelman Quadrangle | |
|---|---|
| Penn Commons | |
| Nickname(s): Perelman Quad | |
| Former name(s): Wynn Commons | |
Wynn Commons in 2005. Buildings from left to right are College Hall, Irvine Auditorium, and Houston Hall. | |
| Design | Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown |
| Opening date | 2001 (outdoor space) |
| Dedicated to | Ronald Perelman |
| Owner | University of Pennsylvania |
| Address | 3417 Spruce Street University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Perelman Quadrangle, also known as Perelman Quad, is an area of the University of Pennsylvania's campus in West Philadelphia that was redeveloped in 2001 in conjunction with a comprehensive renovation of Houston Hall. The renovation, performed by the architectural firm of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, also built a large open plaza formerly known as Wynn Commons, named for real estate businessman Steve Wynn. The name was changed to Penn Commons in February 2018 amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Perelman Quad also offers event spaces in several adjacent buildings. Perelman Quad staff also manage public spaces in several other campus buildings.