Education

New Residence Hall Opens at Framingham State

Framingham State - West Hall

Framingham State – West Hall

Designed by ARC

Boston – A new residence hall, designed by ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge, opened for its inaugural student occupants this fall on the campus of Framingham State University.
The 316-bed, all-suite West Hall is an integral part of a phased campus renewal and expansion program.
The six-story, 97,000sf residence was funded and developed by The Massachusetts State College Building Authority (MSCBA). Stegman + Associates provided interior design, and Consigli Construction was its construction manager.
Student amenities include a hotel-style lobby with a two-sided fireplace anchoring social and study spaces, a game room, and a sixth-floor media center for watching movies, sporting events, and video streams. Residential floors are configured into two neighborhoods linked to a lounge on each floor.
The university’s newest residence hall features the latest in energy management and conservation. High-efficiency mechanical systems, energy-efficient fiberglass windows, LED lighting, and an interlock sensor system that turns off heating and cooling in a room when occupants open the windows are among the features that contribute to an anticipated LEED Gold certification.

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“This building helps us meet the growing demand for high-quality on-campus living options,” said Framingham State President F. Javier Cevallos. “We are proud of the fact that it’s built to some of the highest standards for energy efficiency.”
“West Hall is designed to create an interactive and welcoming student life community, with shared lounges, kitchens and study spaces forming distinct neighborhoods throughout the building,” said Robert Quigley, AIA, Principal with ARC.
In 2013, ARC and Stegman + Associates completed a comprehensive study for new student housing at Framingham State University. The study evaluated a number of innovative cost savings techniques including modular construction and other prefabricated delivery methods to reduce first costs and maximize the number of beds provided. The opening of West Hall allows the University to transition a former residence, O’Connor Hall, from living quarters to much-needed office space for faculty and staff.