Gilbane Completes Georgia Tech’s Reck Garage Serving as Home to the Institute’s Iconic Mascot
New sustainably built display pavilion and working garage created for the Ramblin’ Wreck, a 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe that has served as Georgia Institute of Technology’s beloved mascot since 1961
Gilbane Building Company has completed Georgia Institute of Technology’s new Reck Garage, serving as the permanent home of the iconic school mascot. The newly dedicated facility, designed by Square Foot Studio, represents the first permanent home of the Ramblin’ Wreck, which has been out of public view except for all significant sporting events, such as championing the way for Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets football team onto Grant Field in Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Ramblin’ Wreck is a 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe that has served as Georgia Tech’s beloved mascot since 1961.
“Georgia Tech is thrilled to have such an exceptional space to house the Ramblin’ Wreck,” said Chris Sanders, associate director of construction, infrastructure and sustainability at Georgia Tech. “In conjunction with the new John C. Lewis Student Center and the revitalized Campanile Plaza fountain, the Reck Garage is the new hub of this central location, and it will undeniably encourage and foster community spirit. A collaborative effort among students, donors, alumni, design and construction staff and Gilbane has produced a functional, resilient and beautiful new addition to the Georgia Tech campus.”