TEMPE, AZ—The second phase of University House is open for student use. This private luxury student housing development on Arizona State University's campus was designed by BOKA Powell to complement an existing adjacent first phase. That phase consists of a 16-story, 148,680-square-foot building with 242 beds including two-, three- and four-bedroom options, says University House Communities.
"University House represents a new trend in luxury student housing, with top-of-the-line features including nine-foot exposed concrete ceilings, porcelain tile bathrooms, and full-sized washers and dryers," said David Pierce, executive vice president of development, University House Communities.
University House amenities include a resort-style pool and hot tub, a large outdoor flatscreen, a clubroom with gaming systems, a yoga and steam room, fitness center and outdoor grilling stations as well as indoor/outdoor study areas and conference rooms. Apartments range from 716 to 1,289 square feet, with fully equipped kitchens. Each unit has floor-to-ceiling windows that provide panoramic views of the Sun Devil stadium across the street.
John Orfield, principal at BOKA Powell, tells GlobeSt.com: "This project has a unique place of prominence on the Arizona State University campus. We were honored to fulfill University House Community's architectural vision in Tempe, interpreting and applying the unique design language that sets their projects apart on campuses across the nation."
Sixthriver Architects handled the interior design for the new tower, emphasizing bold geometric motifs and merging the modern character of the project's architecture with a refined, yet youthful interior. Materials and furnishings include mirrored tile, natural wood planks and exposed concrete.
University House is located near the Mill Avenue entertainment district, close to a light rail system. Units are available to students for nine- and 12-month leases, and are move-in ready with platform beds, along with kitchen and living room furniture.
Headquartered in Dallas, University House Communities (UHC)–formerly known as Inland American Communities–is a development, acquisition and management firm dedicated to the creation of communities in university markets across the United States.
"We successfully utilized the traditional design elements already present in the existing building, but upgraded the new building to give it more dynamism and visual appeal as the most prominent student housing development on campus," said Orfield.
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Lisa Brown
Lisa Brown is an editor for the south and west regions of GlobeSt.com. She has 25-plus years of real estate experience, with a regional PR role at Grubb & Ellis and a national communications position at MMI. Brown also spent 10 years as executive director at NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area chapter, where she led the organization to achieving its first national award honors and recognition on Capitol Hill. She has written extensively on commercial real estate topics and edited numerous pieces on the subject.
