Tufts University
Sophia Gordon Hall
Project
Sophia Gordon Hall
Client
Tufts University
Location
Medford/Somerville, MA
Completion
2006
Size
61,000 GSF
Certification
LEED Gold Certified
Category
Residence Halls
Working within the University Master Plan developed by our firm, this 126-bed residence hall creates a strong pedestrian path connecting the uphill and downhill campus. The four-story building includes four-bedroom and six-bedroom apartments as well as a small student theatre/performance space. Through integrating a range of solar technologies in the design, the project highlights the university's commitment to sustainable issues.
DESIGN PROCESS
Awards + Recognition
2008 BSA Housing Design Honor Award
2007 AIA New England Design Merit Award
2007 BSA Higher Education Facilities Design Honor Award
2007 BSA Design Excellence Honor Award
2007 BSA Sustainable Design Citation
Project Consultants
Structural Engineer | LeMessurier Consultants, Inc.
Mechanical / Electrical Engineer | Cosentini Associates, Inc.
Civil Engineer | BSC Group
Landscape Architects | Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
Sustainability Design Consultant | The Retec Group, Inc.
Lighting Consultant | Collaborative Lighting, Inc.
Solar Engineers | Solar Design Associates