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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
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