Baylor University, South Russell Hall

Waco, Texas

Firm

KSQ Design

Client

Baylor University

Area

62,333 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$8,400,000

Completion Date

08/2014

KSQ Architects set out to renovate South Russell Hall at Baylor University with two goals in mind: update the 50-year-old residence hall into a modern environment attractive to students; and create an Education Living-Learning Center—a community for students studying to become educators.
The 222-bed transformation features double student rooms, community baths, “fish bowl” glass-encased study rooms, a classroom, and a “reflection room” that offers a quiet place to pray or meditate.
Natural light was brought into the corridors to keep them from feeling dark. Community kitchens and a recreation and game room area in the basement enhance the sense of community. A central, open staircase connects the three levels to the basement, and a new foyer and centralized front desk area serve as organizing elements for the space.
The faculty-in-residence apartment has all the amenities one might find off campus and offers opportunities for positive faculty-student interaction.
The renovation delivered the university’s objectives on an $8.5 million budget. It demonstrated that good design and high impact need not break the campus bank.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$134.76

Featured in

2015 Educational Interiors Showcase

Interior category

Interior Renovation

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Shaw
Carpet by Interface
Flooring by Armstrong World Industries
Flooring by Konecto
Physical-Education Flooring by Mondo USA
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Card Systems by CBORD
Residence Hall Furniture by Southwest Contract
Drinking Fountains by Elkay
Hand-Drying Equipment by Dyson
Washroom/Shower Partitions by AMPCO
Signage by Innerface Architectural Signage
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Ceramic Tile by Interceramic
Door Hardware by ASSA ABLOY
Doors by Algoma Hardwoods
Elevators by KONE
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
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