University of St. Thomas – Student Housing
Houston, Texas
The University of St. Thomas is a rapidly growing institution with a need for student housing to better serve students and their success on campus.
READ ONProject Details
Services Provided
Architecture, Interior Design, Roofing & Building Envelope, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Design,Project Attributes
Residence Hall, Student Lounge, Study Areas, Furniture Design Coordination, Collaboration Space, Higher Education, Community HubEthnically diverse students make up 68% of the UST population alongside a large group of first-generation college students.
This project is designed to empower students inhabiting the space by creating a place that puts their education, social wellbeing, and their student status first.
The student living complex will house several neighborhoods which will be broken down into households within the building. Each household will be compromised of four one-bedroom apartments, two two-bedroom apartments, and a shared dining, living, and kitchenette area. Shared spaces within households promote student interaction to help facilitate getting students plugged in on campus. A section of the hallway will be given to each household to make their own and add character and a sense of home. In total, each floor will include eight households (64 beds) and three group study spaces. The top two levels of the building will include two-bedroom apartments for an off-campus apartment experience with the benefits of living on campus. This floor will also house a rooftop patio for student use.