Almetris duren residence hall

This residence hall occupies a prominent corner on the axis of a commercial artery that brings motorists to the university. To ensure a structure on this important site that would embody campus traditions, the administration required a return to the original campus palette of beige brick buildings and clay tile roofs used by Cass Gilbert and Paul Cret.

Duren Hall employs these elements cheerfully but with a modern sensibility.

Its massing around a central courtyard is a departure for the campus. The building was designed in collaboration with Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects of Austin.

Client

University of Texas at Austin

LocationAustin, TX

Size175,409 Sq.

Ft.

Featuresresidence hall

Programdouble rooms, social lounge, game room, exercise room, study lounges, courtyard

Year Completed2007

Photo CreditJeff Goldberg/Esto, Holly Reed