Shelter
The University of Wyoming Student Housing Renewal project includes master planning and design for two new five-story residence halls, North Residence Hall and South Residence Hall, along with a new dining facility. Together, the buildings transform the student housing experience by creating a modern, community-focused environment designed to support connection, belonging, and student success.
North Residence Hall encompasses 183,029 square feet and accommodates 389 students in single- and double-occupancy rooms. The building also includes a 71,258-square-foot dining facility with seating for 850 students. South Residence Hall encompasses 123,853 square feet and accommodates 533 students. Both residence halls offer amenities including recreation areas, multipurpose rooms, community kitchens, lounges, and study spaces that encourage interaction among first-year students.
Shape
The University of Wyoming’s Steering Committee and Board of Regents played an integral role in shaping North and South Residence Halls, emphasizing the importance of creating distinctive campus landmarks while responding to the needs of today’s students.
The design process also included extensive engagement with students, faculty, and other campus stakeholders. During a series of interactive programming workshops, the team translated feedback into tabular and graphic programs, room data sheets, and a color-coded adjacency map. This collaborative process helped ensure the final design reflects the University’s goals while creating a welcoming and memorable environment for students and visitors.
Inspire
North and South Residence Halls and the new dining facility draw inspiration from the landscape of the Laramie Valley and the University of Wyoming’s historic campus architecture. The buildings reinterpret the University’s Collegiate Gothic character through contemporary materials, detailing, and amenities.
Designed as vibrant hubs for campus life, the residence halls bring together living, studying, recreation, and community spaces in a cohesive environment. The dining facility, which also accommodates special events, extends that sense of connection to the broader campus community. Together, the buildings create a lasting and inspiring new home for generations of Wyoming students.
