BOWLES HALL University of California, Berkeley
Overview Bowles Hall is UC Berkeley’s first P3 residential project. The project was spearheaded by the Bowles Hall Foundation, a private non-pro t entity dedicated to returning Bowles Hall to its original use as a Residential College. The Foundation entered into a long-term ground lease with UC Berkeley and retained our team as the project developer and manager. This project is a total renovation of an existing 1928 historic residence hall. The building is on the UC Berkeley campus and the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the goal of preserving the historical integrity of the architecture, the project included entirely new systems infrastructure, rationalized floor plans with suite-style student units, and significant seismic and life safety improvements. Greystar’s renovations recently received Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification and performs 20% in excess of the California Energy Commission’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards. This historic renovation serves as a reminder of the importance of the physical environment. From a bricks- and-mortar perspective, Bowles Hall is a national and local historic landmark; but more importantly, the Residential College model offers an enriching and supportive community that can improve academic outcomes and create life-long bene ts. Amid increasing challenges, this public/private/ non-pro t partnership provided an opportunity for the University of California to plan enhanced development and preserve a valuable resource.
Project Details Beds | Units
192 | 118
Gross Size Room Styles
57,702 square feet
Single & double bedroom units Dining hall, library, game room, historic lounge
Amenities
Completion
2016
Cost
$35.9 million
Developer Manager
Greystar
Greystar Student Living Bowles Hall Foundation Bowles Hall Foundation Tax-exempt Bonds LEED Silver Certified
Residence Life
Owner
Financing
Sustainability
Greystar.com
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