The University of Pennsylvania Perelman Quadrangle conference center has an old world style and comprises a number of buildings that date back to 1985. The Perelman Quadrangle was the first student union in the entire nation, and was designed by an award winning architectural company. The Perelman Quadrangle services as a combination conference center and student center.
Today, the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman Quadrangle still has the same style and atmosphere that it once did, showcasing an innovative blend of new technology, and old world campus history.
There are five buildings and spaces that make up Perelman Quadrangle; Houston Hall, Irvine Auditorium, Claudia Cohen Hall, Williams Hall and College Hall.
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