Cannon Design announces the opening of Boston University’s newest student residence–33 Harry Agganis Way—to enhance student life and integrate learning spaces throughout the university. The tower is the latest building in the development of the John Hancock Student Village, the heart of student activities also master planned and designed by Cannon Design, with its Fitness and Recreation Center, Agganis Arena and additional residential facilities just steps away from the new facility. Rising 26 stories along the Charles River, the building provides the university with a distinctive and contemporary landmark for visitors entering the city, and capitalizes upon stunning views from Mt. Wachusett to the Harbor Islands and beyond.
The 396,000 sf building provides housing for 962 students in a wide range of apartment and suite sizes, along with 20 resident assistant units and three apartment units designed for faculty. The student residence is a significant step in providing sophomore, junior and senior student housing on campus, reducing demand for student housing in adjacent neighborhoods by 250 apartments. When complete, the 10-acre Student Village will accommodate a total of 2,300 student beds.
