The UVa Bookstore is a financially self-supporting non-profit organization that is owned and operated by the University of Virginia. Built in 1994, the University of Virginia Bookstore is located on the 4th level of the Central Grounds Parking Garage, across from Newcomb Hall on the University of Virginia Grounds. Prior to expansion, the bookstore occupied two levels and over 45,000 square feet with 34,500 square feet on the first level and 10,500 square feet on the mezzanine.

Increasing demand had caused over-crowding of the existing facilities and prevented the Bookstore from maximizing its retail potential. The capital project extended the main level of the existing Bookstore westward by building approximately 16,500 gsf atop the existing 3rd level of the Central Grounds Parking Garage. The expansion contained open retail space and support spaces. The scope of the renovation/expansion included necessary tie-ins of systems and finishes at the western wall. The UVAB and the parking garage both remained fully operational throughout construction. The expansion significantly improved the function and usefulness of the facility.