Commons Residence Hall

Designed to house 486 students, The Commons Residence Hall combines efficient planning with a variety of places for study, socializing, and quiet retreat. Four-student rooms are complemented by study lounges, alcoves, and bay-window seating distributed throughout the building.


Client

Quinnipiac University

Location Hamden, CT
Size 85,000 Sq. Ft.
Features residence hall
Year Completed 1995
Photo Credit Jeff Goldberg/Esto; Nathaniel Riley
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Three house-scaled entrance pavilions break down the building's overall mass and establish distinct identities within the residence hall. Landscaped courtyards between the pavilions create welcoming outdoor spaces that strengthen the sense of community.