Residence hall among magazine's 'Dorms of Distinction'
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University's Residence Hall 17 has been selected by University Business magazine as a runner-up in the publication's Dorms of Distinction competition.
The residence hall, which opened in September 2007, is one of four winners and eight runners-up featured in the magazine's August issue. The Bryant residence hall was chosen for its ability to meet students' needs, including:
-Making students feel at home
-Fostering a sense of community through interior and exterior spaces
-Helping keep students and their belongings safe
-Incorporating green elements in an aesthetically pleasing way
Residence Hall 17 features separate social and study lounges; bathrooms with separate shower and sink/toilet areas; VoIP phones in each bedroom that can receive emergency announcements targeted to the room, suite or entire building; a main lounge that features a fireplace, food service and flat-screen television; and basketball and beach volleyball courts outside. The building was designed by ADD Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Landscaping was designed by Sasaki Associates, Boston.
"Given the number of new residence halls that are completed each year, it is gratifying to know that we have been recognized for creating a high-quality residence for our high-quality students," said Brian Britton, assistant vice president of campus management. "In the early stages of planning, the University's goal was to create a centrally-located, bright modern residence with a food court/ commons that would serve as gathering place for the campus community. I believe that Residence Hall 17 is everything that we hoped for."
The magazine, which received 76 entries, selected one winner and two runners-up in each of four categories (small private institution, medium-sized private institution, large private institution, and public institutions).
The residence hall, which opened in September 2007, is one of four winners and eight runners-up featured in the magazine's August issue. The Bryant residence hall was chosen for its ability to meet students' needs, including:
-Making students feel at home
-Fostering a sense of community through interior and exterior spaces
-Helping keep students and their belongings safe
-Incorporating green elements in an aesthetically pleasing way
Residence Hall 17 features separate social and study lounges; bathrooms with separate shower and sink/toilet areas; VoIP phones in each bedroom that can receive emergency announcements targeted to the room, suite or entire building; a main lounge that features a fireplace, food service and flat-screen television; and basketball and beach volleyball courts outside. The building was designed by ADD Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Landscaping was designed by Sasaki Associates, Boston.
"Given the number of new residence halls that are completed each year, it is gratifying to know that we have been recognized for creating a high-quality residence for our high-quality students," said Brian Britton, assistant vice president of campus management. "In the early stages of planning, the University's goal was to create a centrally-located, bright modern residence with a food court/ commons that would serve as gathering place for the campus community. I believe that Residence Hall 17 is everything that we hoped for."
The magazine, which received 76 entries, selected one winner and two runners-up in each of four categories (small private institution, medium-sized private institution, large private institution, and public institutions).
