Douthit Hills Student Community was recognized at this year\u2019s American Institute of Architects Columbia award ceremony. Architecture firms BOUDREAUX (Columbia, SC) Ayers Saint Gross (Baltimore, MD), and Clark Nexsen (Charlotte, NC) accepted the 2020 Merit Award for New Construction for their collaborative design effort on this project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head Juror Joel Blackstock, Principal at Williams Blackstock Architects in Birmingham, Alabama made a special point to mention, \u201cThe siting of the building straddles the pedestrian spine on campus of the residential community, and it\u2019s well integrated with campus master plan. This building creates a real sense of community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Douthit Hills Student Community development has transformed close to 80 acres at the gateway to Clemson\u2019s campus into a vibrant, mixed use, pedestrian-oriented environment. Seven housing buildings containing over 1650 beds anchored by a central Hub are situated along a series of interconnected outdoor spaces with views toward Clemson\u2019s landmark, Tillman Hall. The Central Hub, striking and transparent, showcases the activity of a student recreation center, a 450 seat dining hall, a Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Starbucks Coffee, convenience store, and a Freshens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The design fosters a sense of community, connectivity, and casual encounters for students and visitors to the campus. The project achieved LEED Silver certification by following a holistic approach to incorporate a range of sustainability and energy efficiency strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDouthit Hills has been an amazing addition to the campus community! The Dining, Campus Rec and Bookstore spaces bring thousands of students through the building every day. Whether a student is choosing to live in the Douthit neighborhoods, or makes spending time in the building a fun destination with friends \u2013 this project has brought additional vibrancy to campus life. We are so proud of the partnerships that brought it all to fruition!\u201d says Kathy Hobgood Clemson University\u2019s Assistant Vice President and Executive Director for University Housing and Dining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Architecture & Interior Design:<\/strong> BOUDREAUX, Ayers Saint Gross, Clark Nexsen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Civil Engineering:<\/strong> Dutton Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Structural \/ Mechanical \/ Electrical Engineering) Clark Nexsen, (Food Service) Porter Khouw Consulting, (General Contractor) Holder Construction, (Commissioning) SystemWorCx, and (Landscape Architecture) Ayers Saint Gross.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n