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University of Houston


                                                                                                                                                                             Cougar Village II

                                                                                                                 The University of Houston selected KSQ  a budget set three years prior.
                                                                                                                 to create a housing complex that would  In addition to the dynamic community spaces,
                                                                                                                 enhance and redefine the standard of living  the hall is accentuated by a state-of-the-
                                                                                                                 on the main campus. This project was the  art “smart classroom” that allows students   student housing
                                                                                                                 second phase of Cougar Village, KSQ was  to communicate around the globe—or just
                                                                                                                 challenged to break the mold created in  across the campus—in groups ranging from
                                                                                                                 the first phase  and go beyond the limits  three people to more than 50. The space
                                                                                                                 previously established—while maintaining a  features smart boards, interactive flat screen
        49                                                                                                       strict budget. Utilizing natural light, the result  monitors, several hundred data lines, large-  50
                                                                                                                 is a more vibrant, open atmosphere within a  capacity  Wi-Fi and raised flooring that can
                                                                                                                 true living/learning residence hall, providing  be adjusted to accommodate special events.
                                                                                                                 enhanced program space while maintaining





































          ksqdesign                                                                                                                                                            design for student life
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