The UNMC Residences fulfill a longstanding need for student housing integrated within the campus, creating the University’s first purpose-built residential community. Designed specifically for medical, graduate, and research students, the project embraces a hospitality-driven approach that responds to the unique demands of rigorous academic and clinical programs while fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
Nestled into the hillside at the corner of 39th Street and Dewey Avenue, the building subtly defines the campus edge while respecting the scale, forms, and material palette of the surrounding neighborhood.
As UNMC continues to expand its campus footprint, we are proud to support their growth both at this site and with the master planning and design standards of the EDGE District.
A collaborative campus hub for UNMC students and faculty
The ground-floor student engagement center, landscaped gathering spaces, and welcoming public amenities establish a vibrant campus hub, encouraging interaction between residents and the broader university community.
Designed to evoke a sense of home, the interior materials provide a place of comfort, respite, and renewal for students outside of their highly clinical and sterile training and learning environments.
Project Summary
Services Provided
- Programming
- Architectural
- Interior Design
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administration
Characteristics
- First on-campus residence hall for UNMC
- Incorporates collaborative floor design with flexible spaces to promote student engagement
- Subtly defines campus edge while blending with existing neighborhood forms and materials
- Interior design draws inspiration from hospitality environments and amenities
- Offers relaxing spaces for medical students who spend much of the day in labs and other sterile environments
- Provides green space and connective pathways to promote interactions with nature and the surrounding campus life
- Grab-and-Go dining
