Student Housing
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localization of the story; it must inspire the vision of a tangible place accessible to people. It’s up to us as planners to create constructible communities that are resilient and considerate of our neighbors and natural context. Our land planning philosophy is rooted in a holistic and forward-thinking approach to managing land and urban development. Community well-being, environmental protection, and economic growth must be balanced to create resilient communities, not only for today, but for future generations. The passion for placemaking drives us to create livable communities based on a rich tapestry of cultures, experiences, and individuals.
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DESIGN
EXECUTION
CBA Architects is here to bridge the gap between the
The window of opportunity is brief, and realistic co-
In the Construction Documentation Phase, all systems
opportunities you see and the hopes you want to achieve.
ordination needs to happen as smoothly as possible.
are technically designed and presented with full coordina-
We take all of our knowledge and bandwidth to help you
During Schematic Design the vision is impacted by all
tion of the build team.
identify precise challenges and develop creative, build-
consultants. The project’s Design Assumptions, Site Plan,
able solutions.
Building Plans, Massing, Materials, Unit Plans, and FFE
Permitting and Construction Administration support
are established, and the Operational story is reinforced.
the project through to completion with submittals and
CBA Architects is dedicated to impacting lives together.
shop drawing reviews, RFI support, monthly site visits,
What we do together matters; it’s up to us to make deter-
By the end of Design Development CBA and our
and resolution support with contractors. Phasing will be
ministic improvements to the built environment.
consultants have right-sized, coordinated, and modeled
thoughtful, absorption will be predictable, and leasing will
every system and discipline. These include Structural,
be set for success.
PreDesign frames the challenge, localizes the story,
Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Interior Design,
charges the program, and sets the backdrop of the vision.
Landscape, and more.
Civil/LA Kickoff
Structural/ID/MEPF Kickoff
Rational Analysis Company Level QC
PLANNING & PROGRAMMING
VISIONING & DESIGN
The community will have come to life.
Company Level QC
Internal Team QC
Internal Team QC
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Page Turn with Client
PRICING EXERCISE & VALUE ENGINEERING (IF DESIRED)
Company Level QC
IFC Insurance
Internal Team QC CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION PRICING EXERCISE & VALUE ENGINEERING (IF DESIRED)
Page Turn with Client + Building Envelope Review + Accessibility Review Peer Review
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PERMITTING
Page Turn with Client + Building Envelope Review + Accessibility Review + Peer Review
Construction Kickoff Meetings
REIMAGINING THE
STUDENT LIVING EXPERIENCE
We aim to provide students with everything they need to achieve a premium school/ life balance, making the most out of their education experience. Striking the proper balance of academic, social, and relaxation needs is a high priority. Guided by our design principles, we create Student Housing that offers ample study spaces, ranging from quiet spots for individuals to larger areas for groups. Communities incorporate modern
The Student Housing market is constantly evolving and CBA is at the forefront, creating communities that facilitate a life of enrichment.
conveniences like covered bike storage, private bedrooms and bathrooms, smart home features, technology cafés, and communal locations for engagement. Plentiful amenities and thoughtfullydesigned spaces combine to create highly desirable, resort-style living spaces.
The Row The Row is an off-campus student housing development located in Gainesville, in close proximity to the University of Florida. The project is an eight-story apartment community consisting of five levels of rentable units, three levels of parking, and two levels of retail. An amenity center is located on the 4th floor, including an outdoor patio on the south side of the building. An amenity sky lounge resides on the 8th floor, offering sweeping views of the surrounding city and university. The ground floor is home to the leasing center, along with an integrated retail strip. As a modern reinterpretation of student lifestyle created with urban design principles, The Row conveniently and intel-
ligently provides for many of the residents’ needs, promoting a superior quality of life and successfully strengthening the neighborhood. The Row was developed simultaneously with UFORA Gainesville, a separate CBA-designed eight-story community on the same block. These two student living projects provide much-needed residential space to support the top-ranking University of Florida, facilitating students to pursue lives of enrichment that strike the proper balance of academic, social, and relaxation needs.
// Student, Urban, Podium, Mid-Rise ADDRESS CLIENT
INFO
407 SW 13th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
TEAM
The Ardent Companies theardentcompanies.com 48 Units // 182 Beds // 0.5 Acres 90.9 U/A // 8 Stories Parking Garage // 69 Auto // 65 Bicycle // 34 Scooter Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 4190
DURATION
Structural // ONM&J MEP // MiGre Engineers Civil // eda Consultants Landscape // HED Design Interior Designer // HED Design Design // May 2019 - Dec 2020 Construction // Feb 2021 - Nov 2022
UFORA Gainesville UFORA Gainesville is under construction near the University of Florida. The project is a 232 unit (663 bedrooms) eight story apartment community consisting of a retail condo, rentable units, and five levels of parking by a centralized structure. An amenity center is located on the 8th floor, consisting of a pool deck, fitness center with sauna, yoga room, and an outdoor patio on the south side of the building.
The interesting things that happened on this project were that we had to change the amenity space during and after COVID,” says Architect Cristian Oquendo. “It got bigger. We used to have 30 square feet per student or per bed. Outdoor spaces have always been important but COVID has pushed us and also pushed our clients to think more about how to add spaces and make them comfortable.”
// Student, Urban, Podium, Wrap, Mid-Rise ADDRESS CLIENT
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A unique aspect of this project is the evolution of our design work, which began pre-COVID-19 and has since adjusted to meet new standards. From the January/February 2021 Student Housing Business (Volume 12, Issue 3):
Oquendo says that most designs today need to feature roomier amenity space, averaging approximately 35 square feet per bed. In addition to enlarging open areas, CBA also had to tweak designs in real time, managing rising lumber prices, which were at an all-time high.
1218 SW 5th Ave, Gainesville FL 32601
TEAM
Alta Terra Real Estate altaterrarealestate.com 232 Units // 663 Beds // 1.9 Acres 122.1 U/A // 8 Stories Parking Garage // 330 Auto // 58 Bicycle // 88 Scooter // Site // 24 Bicycle // 33 Scooter Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 4313
DURATION
Structural // McClure Engineering MEP // Joseph, Lawrence & Co Civil // CHW Professional Consultants Landscape // CHW Professional Consultants Interior Designer // The Childs Dreyfus Group Design // Aug 2020 - May 2021 Construction // May 2021 - Ongoing
Auden Gainesville Auden Gainesville is a seven-story, 148-unit student housing project located on an undeveloped parcel in Gainesville, near the University of Florida. The amenity spaces, integrated within the building on the ground floor and second floor, consist of a leasing center, resident lounge, clubhouse, fitness center, and study rooms. The apartment units are planned as studio, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom units. Building elevations have an industrial architecture style that incorporates brick as an accent material along with stucco, fiber cement panels, and metal panels in limited areas.
Parking is distributed throughout the site as surface parking and under the building as a garage, with additional dedicated spaces for moped and bikes.
// Student, Urban, Podium, Mid-Rise ADDRESS
Gainesville FL 32601
CLIENT
DMG Investments dmginvestments.com
INFO
148 Units // 1.48 Acres // 100.0 U/A 7 Stories Parking // 76 Auto // 158 Bicycle // 80 Scooter Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 4606
TEAM
DURATION
Structural // Advanced Structural Design MEP // Joseph, Lawrence & Co Civil // CHW Professional Consultants Landscape // CHW Professional Consultants Interior Designer // The Childs Dreyfus Group Design // Ongoing
The Collegiate The Collegiate is a 4-story student housing community under development in Gainesville, Florida. The building wraps a 4-story parking garage with additional surface street parking. A total of 209 units are planned, with a mix comprised of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, 5-bedroom, 6-bedroom, and 4-bedroom townhome types.
The amenities are integrated into the building and include a clubhouse, fitness, leasing, game room, and collaborative study library, along with two internal courtyards and one external courtyard. The courtyards include, but are not limited to, a pool, pavilion, and various interactive games.
// Student, Double Donut, Wrap ADDRESS CLIENT
INFO
1900 SW 36th St, Gainesville FL 32607
TEAM
Charter Development charterco.net 212 Units // 762 Beds // 7.5 Acres 28.3 U/A // 4 Stories Parking // 394 Auto // 28 Bicycle // 77 Scooter Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 4366
DURATION
Structural // Joseph, Lawrence & Co MEP // Joseph, Lawrence & Co Civil // CHW Professional Consultants Landscape // CHW Professional Consultants Interior Designer // Focus Design Interiors Design // Jan 2023 - Ongoing
Aero on 24th Aero on 24th is a student living project near the University of Florida, designed with modern expectations of health, safety, and life balance in mind. The architecture draws inspiration from white farmhouse brick and detailed siding, with a strong emphasis on creating stylish, timeless buildings. Careful attention was paid to the textural design of spaces, blending natural and built materials like brick, wood, and rock with modern design features. Attractive living spaces and interiors create a community that students truly want to live in. To facilitate a life of enrichment, striking the proper balance of academic, social, and relaxation needs was a high priority. Ample study spaces are mixed with a technology café and
communal locations for engagement. The club is home to a finely curated mix of modern conveniences, leisure activities, and a comprehensive health and well-being suite. Outside, the resort-style pool and recreation areas encourage residents to recharge their batteries in style. Aero on 24th is a reinterpretation of student lifestyle developed with urban design principles, blending with green spaces, lively social areas, and easily traversable walkways. Sustainability and resource efficiency were reinforced throughout the project’s evolution. With so many of the residents’ needs at their fingertips, Aero promotes a superior quality of life and successfully strengthens the surrounding neighborhood.
// Student, Garden ADDRESS CLIENT INFO
3658 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville FL 32607
TEAM
Gainesville Properties I Mgr, LLC 176 Units // 550 Beds // 6.37 Acres 27.6 U/A // 4 Stories Parking // 604 Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 4064
DURATION
Structural // Structural Concepts & Design MEP // MiGre Engineers Civil // eda Consultants Landscape // Dix.Hite + Partners Interior Designer // The Childs Dreyfus Group Design // June 2018 - Feb 2019 Construction // Feb 2019 - May 2020
Hub on Campus Orlando Hub on Campus Orlando is a contemporary resort-style student housing development located a little more than a mile off campus from the University of Central Florida, the largest public university by enrollment in the United States. The project encompasses 208 units with 745 beds, with parking provided by a 7-story access-controlled garage. The wide variety of luxurious amenities include a large pool deck with cabanas, sand volleyball court, and outdoor lounge. The state-of-the-art fitness center features meditation and yoga studios, tanning salons, and a spa with steam room and sauna. Students have access to a co-working lounge, executive business space, private study and conference rooms,
and a 10,492 sq. ft. clubhouse. Since our projects must always offer modern conveniences as expectations evolve, the community includes covered bike storage, smart home features, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and high-end furnishings and appliances. Hub on Campus Orlando was designed to provide students with everything needed to achieve a premium school/life balance, making the most out of their education experience. The plentiful amenities and thoughtfully-designed spaces combine to create a highly desireable, resort-style student housing community.
// Student, Garden ADDRESS CLIENT
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11012 Hub Plaza, Orlando FL 32826
TEAM
Core Spaces corespaces.com 208 Units // 745 Beds // 7.0 Acres 29.7 U/A // 4 Stories Parking // Surface and 7-Story Garage Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 3877
DURATION
Structural // Advanced Structural Design MEP // SGM Engineering Civil // Florida Engineering Group Landscape // Dix.Hite + Partners Interior Designer // Studio K Creative Design // Dec 2016 - May 2017 Construction // May 2017 - Aug 2018
Campus Circle Urbana Campus Circle in Urbana, Illinois is a vibrant and contemporary student living experience only minutes from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The modern architectural design utilizes an artful blend of brick, cement siding and exterior panels to create an exciting, inspirational environment.
At the other end of the site, the 5-story access-controlled parking garage creates a buffer space between units and neighboring buildings. Finally, the angular site plan configuration allowed for a pleasant, sheltered courtyard shape that expands out upon entry.
The design takes advantage of the site’s unique shape: long and triangular, fitting within previously developed structures. Along the primary street edge, a covered entrance experience welcomes residents and guests through a threshold into the community. As an added benefit, the entrance connects to the central courtyard via a direct passage, providing emergency vehicles with easy access to the heart of the property.
In addition to 2,000 sf of retail space on the ground floor, Campus Circle features an impressive 13,500+ sf of student amenities. With options including a resort-style pool deck, comprehensive fitness/yoga/dance studios, private study rooms, a rooftop terrace, and much more, residents are empowered to take the next steps into their future in a community that feels like home.
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// Student, Urban, Wrap ADDRESS CLIENT
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1010 W University Ave, Urbana IL 61801
TEAM
The Bainbridge Companies bainbridgecompanies.com 181 Units // 524 Beds // 2.9 Acres 62.4 U/A // 5 Stories Parking // 291 Auto // 74 Bicycle Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 3522
DURATION
Structural // SCA Consulting Engineers MEP // AHA Consulting Engineers Civil // Farnsworth Group Landscape // Dix.Hite + Partners Interior Designer // The Childs Dreyfus Group Design // Aug 2012 - June 2014 Construction // Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
NxNW NxNW is an eco-friendly Student Housing project within walking distance to Florida State University. The community’s 219 units and 679 beds make it a valuable component of the surrounding urban fabric. It was very important that the scale and placement of the buildings were respectful and fit into the neighborhood’s architectural character and lifestyle atmosphere. Adhering to the city’s urban planning criteria was crucial, and locating the buildings along the perimeter of Basin Street was a key part of the project’s success. Incorporating an existing 15 to 25-foot deep retention pond into the master plan was another challenge, with the goal of integrating it as a positive
VIEW AERIAL VIDEO quality for the community. With careful planning and thoughtful detail, it was transformed into a 1.6-acre water feature. The close collaboration of our design team with the owner and contractors led to the project earning the National Green Building Standard Bronze certification for creating an eco-friendly community. In addition, NxNW was honored with the 2012 Student Housing Project of the Year award from Multifamily Executive Magazine, and the award for 2012 Best Amenity Design – United States from the Student Housing Business Innovator Awards.
// Student, Garden ADDRESS CLIENT
INFO
800 Basin St, Tallahassee FL 32304
TEAM
The Bainbridge Companies bainbridgecompanies.com 219 Units // 679 Beds // 12.8 Acres 17.1 U/A // 4 Stories Scope // Visioning concept through CO Project Number // 3330
DURATION
Structural // SCA Consulting Engineers MEP // KTD Consulting Engineers Civil // Moore Bass Consulting Landscape // Dix.Hite + Partners Interior Designer // The Childs Dreyfus Group Design // June 2009 - Jan 2011 Construction // March 2011 - May 2012
Strong cities come from impactful architecture. We’re here to make it happen. CBA Architects is an architectural, land planning, and design firm dedicated to creating vibrant communities. As a recognized industry leader, our distinct visions in multifamily residential, student housing, and mixed-use developments strengthen the urban fabric of cities around the country. Our core of accomplished leaders guides over 100 diverse and talented team members, all within an engaging, collaborative environment.
Our firm is passionate in our design work, and as a trusted partner, we carefully reinforce our Clients’ aspirations and ideals when creating sustainable solutions that are impactful and beautiful. The development industry presents unique challenges, and our unparalleled experience drives our ability to navigate them. It takes commitment at every level to provide the best possible environment for a neighborhood to grow.
Creating vibrant, exciting places requires a deep understanding of the project, starting with the land and surrounding areas all the way to what future residents will expect to enrich their lives. No matter the scale, seamless integration is crucial to success, from amenities to consultants to building systems. We appreciate our role in the design process, striving to make everything click. Let’s bring your vision to life.
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