The only all-women residence on campus, McCormick Hall was designed by MIT faculty member Herbert Beckwith and was constructed in two phases: the West Tower (completed in 1963) and the East Tower (completed in 1967), currently offering single, double, and triple rooms for 233 undergraduate women. Notable for its concrete and glass Brutalist exterior, McCormick is also known for its warm, welcoming interior spaces.

MIT's renewal of McCormick Hall will update the mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection infrastructure, modernize the elevators, and refresh the finishes in student spaces. In addition to residential rooms, the Towers have penthouse lounge spaces with spectacular views as well as spacious living rooms, smaller “date rooms,” and dining facilities. Additional amenities available to residents include a music room, study spaces, communal kitchens, a dance studio, and an exercise room. As part of the renewal project, the windows on residential floors will be replaced and resident capacity will be expanded with the addition of 15 beds. In addition, the project includes accessibility improvements and repairs to the façade.

In 1994, a neighboring two-family brownstone was converted for residential use and connected to McCormick; it is now referred to as the McCormick Annex (Building W2) and adds 22 beds to the residence's capacity. While the Annex is not part of the renewal project, its student rooms and spaces will be refreshed, and targeted facility improvements will be made.

Goals of the project include preserving McCormick’s architectural integrity and historic charm while enhancing its important role as a hub of activity for undergraduate women on campus.