The Cottages of Durham

Designed as a residential neighborhood rather than a traditional student apartment complex, The Cottages of Durham balances the privacy of home with the energy of campus life. Cottage-style residences establish a welcoming, neighborhood-scale character, with familiar residential forms, varied rooflines, and durable materials that reinforce a sense of place and individuality. Thoughtful transitions between buildings, pedestrian paths, and shared outdoor spaces create a cohesive environment that feels more like a neighborhood than a housing complex.

A network of shared indoor and outdoor spaces encourages connection, recreation, wellness, and academic focus. From social lounges and gathering spaces to fitness, study, and wellness amenities, the community is organized around the varied rhythms of student life.

The result is architecture that is approachable, connected, and distinctly residential, giving students both a retreat of their own and a community to belong to.

Durham, New Hampshire

www.americancampus.com

Project Type

Community Planning, Multi-Family

Year Built

2012