New Glass Tower Residence Hall
The four-story residence hall offers a variety of suite-style living options to support different student preferences. Shared multipurpose rooms, private study spaces, lounges, and community gathering areas throughout the building encourage collaboration, connection, and everyday campus life.The SUNY Cortland new Glass Tower Residence Hall is 197 bed, suite-style located in the center of student life. Adjacent to the main Dining Hall and the Student Union, this facility successfully connected two existing dormitories to further define an existing residential quad. The $12.6 million project was completed on-time and $400,000 under budget. In order to meet the very aggressive schedule, a phased design and construction approach was implemented.
The first floor contained several suites, as well as a highly desirable multipurpose room with full kitchen and storage. This space easily accommodates floor meetings and other events. In addition, there was a laundry room with adjacent lounge, the residence director’s apartment and support spaces. The second, third and fourth floors included suites which accommodated four students in two bedrooms. Each floor has multiple private study rooms that students share, and a multi-purpose room with a view to the west and the nearby rolling hills of Central New York.
Client
SUNY Cortland
Location
Cortland, New York
Services
Architecture, Interior Design, New Construction, and LEED
Size
197 units
Certification
LEED
At the time, it was the first SUNY residence hall to be LEED certified.The 60,000 SF residence hall was a showcase for SUNY Cortland’s dedication to the environment and the community. This four-story, brick building has a variety of suites to offer students a choice as to their living preferences.
