Ideal for individual scholars and rising leaders, these modern studio and one-bedroom residences provide comfortable, private living spaces just steps from classrooms and community hubs. These units help shape daily student life, from focused study to spontaneous gatherings that build lasting connections.
Thoughtfully designed to support collaborative living and community, these spacious 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes offer room for teammates and friends to live, learn, and grow together right on Darden Grounds. Each unit fosters connection with easy access to shared courtyards, study spaces and amenities that enrich the residential experience.
Located throughout the Faculty Office Building, these Lounges serve as comfortable and inspiring spaces for faculty and students to gather, collaborate, and recharge. Each lounge supports the rhythms of academic life — from spontaneous discussions to quiet study — and reflects Darden’s emphasis on community and engagement. Thoughtfully designed with flexible furnishings and modern amenities, these spaces help foster the vibrant exchange of ideas that defines the Darden experience.
Work lounges support the in-between moments: quick group huddles, quiet reading before a meeting, a student waiting for office hours. They are designed as small, flexible spaces distributed through the building — the kind of places that make an academic home feel more open and more lived in.
These offices provide a home base for emeriti and visiting faculty — the scholars who return to teach, write and advise, and the visitors who bring new ideas into the building. The space is designed to support the everyday work of teaching and research while keeping these faculty members close to students and colleagues.
The Abbott Conference Room offers a refined environment for meetings, discussions and collaborative work. Equipped with modern technology and designed for versatility, the space supports faculty, staff and student engagement while reinforcing Abbott Center’s role as a hub of connection and leadership at Darden.
Located within Abbott Center, these Dining Rooms provide welcoming settings for small gatherings, meals, and meetings among students, faculty and guests. Designed for flexibility and connection, each room fosters conversation and community, extending the spirit of Darden’s central dining experience into more intimate spaces.
The Behavioral Research at Darden (BRAD) Lab is an interdisciplinary hub advancing the application of behavioral science to business and society. Bringing together faculty from across UVA, the lab supports empirical research that deepens understanding of decision-making, leadership, and collaboration — strengthening Darden’s position as a leader in data-driven, human-centered business education.
The Staff Offices within the Faculty Office Building provide dedicated workspaces for the professionals who support Darden’s teaching, research and faculty operations. Designed for productivity and collaboration, these offices ensure that the building functions as an efficient, interconnected academic environment. By supporting the people who advance Darden’s mission every day, these spaces reinforce the School’s commitment to excellence and service.
The open lounge is meant to be used, not admired — a place to sit down with a coffee, compare notes after class or take a meeting that does not need a closed door. It adds breathing room to the building and creates more chances for faculty and students to cross paths during an ordinary day.
