New Residence Hall Project

Site Models and Plans

With design led by Boston-based William Rawn Associates and Dimeo Construction serving as the construction project manager, the residence hall will be a model of sustainable construction, targeting Passive House standards and incorporating all-electric systems, triple-glazed windows and a rooftop prepared for solar panels.

Click an image below to see a larger version. Renderings are in process and may not reflect the final design.

Renderings courtesy of William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc.

Aerial rendering of new residence hall situated on the lower side of the Brandeis campus

A rendering of the new residence hall from the south side of campus. Construction is expected to begin in June 2025.

Rendering of the new residence hall as seen from the entry point of the existing theater lot

One of the entryways to the new five-story residence hall, which will house 631 students.

An exterior rendering showing the courtyard and the new residence hall

The courtyard and garden area are central to the residence hall design, providing a space that encourages both social and academic connections.

A rendering if the residence hall from the inside of a lounge space

With a mix of single and double bedrooms, each floor offers a lounge and adjacent kitchen — 14 pairs in total.

A rendering from the corner of the building, showing the view of the courtyard below

The residence hall will be organized into 14 residential 'neighborhoods,' each accommodating 50 students.

A rendering if the residence hall showing the terrace area.

An outdoor terrace will feature sustainable landscaping and construction.

Tables and chairs set up in a multipurpose room.

A multi-purpose social space for the campus community will accommodate up to 150 people and can be set up for lectures, catered events, exercise classes and more.

A rendering of the courtyard and terrace area of the new residence hall in the evening.

An evening view of the courtyard, terrace, and multi-purpose spaces, with Spingold Theater visible to the north.