Arizona

TEMPE, ARIZ. — University House Communities has opened the second phase of University House, a 16-story, 148,680-square-foot building with 242 beds and two-, three- and four-bedroom options near Arizona State University’s campus. Designed by Dallas-based architecture firm BOKA Powell to complement the existing adjacent first phase, University House amenities include a resort-style pool and hot tub, a scoreboard-sized LED outdoor TV screen, a clubroom with gaming systems, a yoga and steam room, fitness center, outdoor grilling stations as well as indoor/outdoor study areas and conference rooms. Apartments range from 716 to 1,289 square feet, with fully equipped kitchens. Each unit has floor-to-ceiling windows that provide views of the Sun Devil Stadium across the street. Units are available to students for nine- and 12-month leases. Sixthriver Architects completed the interior design for the new tower. Materials and furnishings include mirrored tile, natural wood planks and exposed concrete.

TEMPE, ARIZ. — American Campus Communities has broken ground on its sixth student housing facility at Arizona State University in Tempe, a $120 million live-learn facility. Upon its opening in fall 2017, the facility will house 1,594 students enrolled in the Fulton Schools of Engineering. The property will feature E-Space, a 3,500-square-foot lab outfitted with resources that cater to the needs of Fulton Schools students. The dining facility also has been designed with Fulton Schools of Engineering students in mind. The facility is approximately 14,000 square feet, includes seating for 500 students, and features four food stations and a mixture of seating types, including counter seating, booth seating and tables. A tech lounge is located on the mezzanine level along with individual seating pods with views of the landscape and main level. The new residence hall will be located in the heart of campus on East University Drive, providing residents with the option to walk or bike to class. The property features amenities such as social and recreation lounges, an Academic Success Center, a cardio fitness room and several academic study spaces.