"It's a good problem to have and we are excited that the new building will be one that is iconic as we are proposing. It's really quite lovely," Acebo said.

The current university book store, located on the lower level of the Allen Chapman Activities Center, is being relocated to allow for expanded eating space and dining options.

"One of the things we realized in building a new residence hall and having 300 new students in the heart of campus was the need to expand the dining options," Acebo said.

She added that Sodexo, the university's food provider, is working with chain restaurants to bring in new establishments.

The bookstore will be relocated to the Massad Center, located at the southeast corner of 11th Street and Harvard Avenue. Acebo said that the center, built by a TU alumnus using the same style of exterior as the university's architecture, will be "rebranded to be a TU campus corner."

A new plaza, complete with a fountain designed to mimic a hurricane, will be added between the new residential center and nearby activities center.