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Project Name:
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RPI Student Housing
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Location:
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Troy, NY
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Client:
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
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Description:
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The Howard N. Blitman, P.E. ’50 Residence Commons will expand housing options for Rensselaer undergraduates — specifically sophomores, juniors, and seniors — while bringing approximately 300 students downtown to engage in the vibrant community of Troy. The new residence commons will be situated at the bottom of the Rensselaer Approach, the century-old granite staircase that symbolizes the connection between the City of Troy and the Institute.
In the new residence commons, 148 double rooms will be used for student occupancy, and there will be an apartment for live-in professional staff and four rooms for resident assistants. A select number of rooms also meet the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for accessible design. All of the rooms will have private bathrooms, and students will have access to an on-site fitness center. The residence commons also will have a food service facility on site.
In addition to serving as a residence commons, the building contains conference and multipurpose space that will be used for Rensselaer programs and events. Rensselaer will provide continuous shuttle bus service to campus. |
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