Meredith College, The Oaks Apartments, Raleigh, North Carolina

HADP Architecture was awarded the On-Campus Student Apartments Project on the Meredith College Campus with the goal of improving the number of upperclass women present on the campus by providing a more normative and upscale environment. The project encompasses the design and construction of apartment-style residential units to accommodate 252 Meredith College upper class women. Typical units consist of 4-bedroom/2 bath and 2-bedroom/2 bath luxury apartments; each with a living/dining area and kitchen. The three-story building is organized as two residential neighborhoods linked by a Village Commons, which also serves as the “front door” Entry Hall of the community. The building is sited with beautiful panoramic vistas of study gardens, trellises and natural landscapes. In addition, the architectural style; interior/exterior colors and finishes speak of timeless traditions of home and fellowship. The new student housing marks the first residence facility built at Meredith since the early 1970s. Designed in an environmentally friendly manner, The Oaks Apartments achieved LEED Silver certification.