Replacing student housing doesn't have to mean erasing history. The 1950s beloved quadrangle housing was no longer serving the students. So, the University of Houston partnered with EYP to discover what's possible for a new housing development that would better serve its growing student population.
The new 1200-bed student housing development features a traditional residence hall with single-occupancy rooms and a series of conjoined townhouses. As a nod to the original quadrangle housing, the buildings wrap around enclosed courtyards giving students a sense of community and room for study and play. Connected by bridges, The Quad creates intimate spaces for learning and sharing across all buildings.
The townhouses directly across from the main entrance to The Quad support UH's goal to recruit more international students to the Tier One institution. Within each three-story walk-up, you can find a community of up to 18 students sharing recipes in their full kitchen or exchanging stories from back home in the large living space.
Combined, The Quad breathes new life into the University of Houston's history and traditions.
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Energy Use Intensity
Below the AIA 2030 Baseline
Building Facts
- 336,000 GSF New Construction
- 1,200 Beds
- Architecture, Civil, Landscape, Technology, Security and AV, Structural, MEP, Signage, Wayfinding, Furniture Selection
- Student Lounge
- Laundry Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Computer Lab
- Study Rooms
Sneak Peek at the University of Houston’s New Quad Residence Hall
Hear from our team about the design behind the new Quad – a unique array of connected townhouses designed to foster learning communities.
Behind the Scenes Tour of the New Quad
Take a walk through The Quad with Architect Morgan Aven.
The Quad: By the Numbers
Watch Project Director Peter Dreghorn share more impactful numbers behind The Quad.
The Quad: Honoring the Past
Senior Designer Jonas Risen reflects on The Quad's design and a last-year student gets a first look at her home for the semester.
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