THE MODULES
Interface Studio Architects
ARCHITECTS
Interface Studio Architects
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA, United States
CATEGORY
Apartments
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Larsen And Landis
ADDITIONAL CONSULTANTS
MaGrann Associates - LEED
PROJECT YEAR
2010
AREA
80000.0 ft2
Text description provided by architect.
In recent years, the market for student housing has become increasingly competitive, with design-savvy, environmen¬tally-sensitive students choosing between a variety of on-and off-campus living options.
The Modules is a 160-bed, 80,000-square-foot building on a half-acre site near Temple University in Philadelphia.
The project responds to an emerging student housing market around the Temple cam¬pus as the school transitions from a commuter school to a residential institution.
The Modules approaches this market with a design-driven, high-performance building offering cutting-edge amenities. The building’s modular construction system helps to keep costs down without compromising design quality.
Major fea¬tures include light-filled common spaces, generously-sized operable windows, environmentally sound finishes, off-street parking for cars and bicycles, and a green roof terrace with dramatic views of the Philadelphia skyline.
