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GSU Research Tower Complete at 153 Decatur St. SE

Georgia State University's nine-story, 155,000-square-foot research tower at 153 Decatur St. SE is complete, with design by HOK.

HOK rendering of the Georgia State University Research Tower
HOK rendering of the Georgia State University Research TowerImage via Georgia State University

Georgia State University's Research Tower at 153 Decatur St. SE is complete. The nine-story, 155,000-square-foot facility was developed by GSU and designed by HOK. The address was previously listed as Decatur Street and Piedmont Avenue.

The completed Georgia State University Research Tower at Decatur Street SE in downtown Atlanta
The completed Georgia State University Research Tower at Decatur Street SE in downtown AtlantaImage via Georgia State University

The tower houses classrooms, a large lecture hall, teaching and research labs, a vivarium, student collaboration space, and offices.

The Research Tower during final construction, showing its angled glass curtain wall and GSU branding
The Research Tower during final construction, showing its angled glass curtain wall and GSU brandingImage via Georgia State University

The project, previously tracked as proposed with a September 22, 2026 completion target, is now recorded as complete. It adds dedicated research and instructional space to GSU's downtown campus.

The site sits near the Five Points MARTA station, which serves all four rail lines, and multiple bus routes along Decatur and Peachtree streets.

Address
153 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA
Floors
9
Sq ft
155,000
Completion
Sep 22, 2026

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