The UF Honors Village is a vibrant new addition to the University of Florida, designed to foster a sense of community and support both academic and social engagement. With a blend of modern style and traditional UF elegance, the Honors Village houses 1,400 students in a mix of single and double suites, including ADA-compliant options, ensuring accessibility for all students.
Beyond student housing, the Honors Village offers a range of facilities aimed at enriching the overall student experience. Music rooms, teaching kitchens, and other academic spaces are integrated into the design to support both the personal and educational growth of residents. These spaces create opportunities for students to connect with one another through shared interests and collaborative learning.
A standout feature of the Honors Village is the Honors Common, a dedicated space for enhanced academic programming, as well as faculty and staff offices. This hub encourages meaningful interactions between students, faculty, and staff, contributing to the close-knit community atmosphere.
The UF Honors Village marks a major achievement in UF's goal of strengthening the university community by providing a diverse range of social and academic experiences. It serves as both a home and a place of learning, ensuring students feel supported and connected throughout their time at UF.
The UF Honors Village is a vibrant new addition to the University of Florida, designed to foster a sense of community and support both academic and social engagement. With a blend of modern style and traditional UF elegance, the Honors Village houses 1,400 students in a mix of single and double suites, including ADA-compliant options, ensuring accessibility for all students.
Beyond student housing, the Honors Village offers a range of facilities aimed at enriching the overall student experience. Music rooms, teaching kitchens, and other academic spaces are integrated into the design to support both the personal and educational growth of residents. These spaces create opportunities for students to connect with one another through shared interests and collaborative learning.
A standout feature of the Honors Village is the Honors Common, a dedicated space for enhanced academic programming, as well as faculty and staff offices. This hub encourages meaningful interactions between students, faculty, and staff, contributing to the close-knit community atmosphere.
The UF Honors Village marks a major achievement in UF's goal of strengthening the university community by providing a diverse range of social and academic experiences. It serves as both a home and a place of learning, ensuring students feel supported and connected throughout their time at UF.
Project Owner
University of Florida
Location
Gainesville, FL
Completion Date
April 2024
Project Size
415,000 SF
Cost
$150M
Contractor
Weitz
Delivery Method
Design Build
Partners
Architect of Record: PGAL
Civil Engineering: CHW, an NV5 Company
MPF Engineering: Mitchell Gulledge Engineering
Structural Engineering: Walter P Moore
Electrical Engineering: Power Design
Selected Works
Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information TechnologyA Hub for Innovation at the University of Florida
University of Miami BioNIUM Nanotechnology LabNanotechnology Researchers Gain a Highly Specialized Lab
The Chi University Animal HospitalNanotechnology Researchers Gain a Highly Specialized Lab
UF Innovation and Learning LabDesign Healing Spaces
UF Health Family Medicine - Haile PlantationHealthcare as an Integral Neighborhood Element
St Augustine Government House RehabilitationFirst LEED Certified Historic Building in Florida
Shands Facilities Administration BuildingOpen Plan Design Promotes Collaboration
UF J. Wayne Reitz Student Union ExpansionEmphasizing a Sense of Place for Gators
UF Student Healthcare CenterA Building That Says "We Care"
UF Health Shands Inpatient Dialysis SuiteHow Can a Hospital Dialysis Unit Support Staff and Patient Well-being?
UF Condron Family Ballpark Outfield Restrooms & ConcessionsRounding Out the 360-Degree Gator Baseball Fan Experience
UF Early Childhood Collaboratory at Baby GatorLeading UF’s Youngest Scholars Towards a Love of Learning
UF Condron Family BallparkA New 360-Degree Gator Baseball Fan Experience
Radiant Credit Union Operations BuildingRadiant Credit Union Operations Building
IT PRO.tv Adaptive ReuseA Launchpad for Online Learning
Exactech Parking GarageWelcome to Exactech
Clinical Techniques & Skills Assessment LabDelivering a Premier Clinical Simulation Lab
Chi Institute ExpansionModern Facility for Ancient Healing Arts
Career Connections CenterThe Bridge from College to Professional Life
UF Basic Science Building Lab Renovation, Phase 1Making an Old Laboratory New
Workplace Redesign for UF Information TechnologyThinking, Working, Innovation
Austin Cary Forest Stern Learning CenterNature Shapes Design
Santa Fe College Building Construction InstituteSpaces for Construction Trade Education
Oak Hall Lower School Enrichment CenterAgile Classrooms Empower Young Scholars
Multiple Manufacturing Lines for Johnson and Johnson VisionRestoring a Vision for JJV
Johnson & Johnson Tampa Footprint OptimizationCreating A World-Class Welcome
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Gamma Iota Chapter HouseProject type
Katie Seashole Pressly Softball StadiumProject type
Hitchcock Field and Fork Food PantryAddressing Food Insecurity on UF's Campus
UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Gantry ExpansionExpansion; Healthcare
Facade Renovations for Trimark PropertiesA Distinctive Facade Within the Innovation District
Exactech Expansion and RenovationWelcome to Exactech
Hotel Eleo at the University of FloridaProject type
UF Veterinary Medicine Central Utility PlantProject type
Basic Science Building Lab Renovation, Phase 2Designing an agile lab environment for UF Basic Science.
UF Norman Hall RehabilitationCollege of Education Revisioning
UF Graduate and Professional Student LoungesFocused Recreation
UF Honors VillageNew Undergraduate Residential Complex with Honors College
Indoor Tennis Practice FacilityNow Any Weather is Tennis Weather
Phi Mu Sorority HouseReorganized Spaces Provide Maximum Benefit
Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Office at GTECA Fresh New Look to Reinvigorate the GTEC Building
UF College of Veterinary Medicine AdditionStandalone addition to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.
Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies in UF's College of EducationNorman Hall Ground Floor Renovation
Lake City Fire Station No. 2Lake City Fire Station No. 2
Agriscience Building at Camp John HopeRevitalizing Agriscience Education
Chi Institute Equine FacilityA Holistic Equine Education Center
Williston City HallWilliston City Hall
City of Williston Downtown Streetscape and ArcadeCity of Williston Downtown Streetscape and Arcade
Alachua County Tax Collector Northwest BranchTax Collector New Northwest Branch
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