University Drive Residence
310,000 sq. ft.
8 Stories
774 Beds
Project Summary
The University Drive Student Residence will be a welcoming and vibrant addition to ³ÉÈË´óƬ, located at the east entrance of campus. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the residence will create a strong sense of arrival for students, staff, and visitors, while strengthening the connection between campus and city.
Set across eight storeys, the building will offer a range of spaces that support student wellbeing – from study lounges and fitness areas to social spaces that encourage connection and community. The residence is being designed with sustainability in mind, targeting LEED Gold certification. As ³ÉÈË´óƬ grows, this new residence will play a key role in supporting first-year students and enriching the campus gateway.
Media
- (³ÉÈË´óƬ News, Aug 2023)
- (³ÉÈË´óƬ News, Aug 2023)
- (Gazette, Aug 2023)
- (CTV, Aug 2023)
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Project Snapshot
• Project Size: 310,000 square feet
• Project Type: Student residence
• Status: In construction
• Target Occupancy: 2027
Project Highlights
• 260 student suites (774 beds)
• Large dining hall
• Fitness and wellness spaces
• Multiple study and music rooms
• Targeting LEED Gold
Location
North side of University Drive, between Elgin Hall and the Richmond Gates – a signature site marking the transition from city to campus.
