Arlington, Texas
BOKA Powell was engaged by the University of Texas at Arlington and UT OFPC to complete the first of a two-phase student housing development on the west side of the UT Arlington campus. The project was completed two months ahead of schedule, thanks to close working relationship between BOKA Powell, OFPC, and the general contractor, Hill & Wilkinson. West Hall is a true living-learning community, incorporating classrooms and collaborative study environments within a residential setting. The four-story building offers 259 two-bed units, and 16 single-bed units for a total 534 beds. A first floor lounge and game room welcomes students into the building. Administrative functions and a corridor separate the public space from a large classroom. At the center of each floor, a large, naturally-lit social space with a kitchen offers opportunities for gathering. Quiet study rooms are also provided within each wing on each floor. West Hall welcomed its first residents in the fall of 2018. Realized as part of a master plan developed by BOKA Powell in collaboration with UT Arlington administrators, West Hall adjoins a dining hall and parking structure. The fruition of the master plan includes a mirror of West Hall to the north on an existing surface parking lot.