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2016
Architect Name
William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc
Project Name
Commonwealth Honors College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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The new 500,000-square-foot residential complex provides 1,500 beds in seven new buildings for the Honors Program at this University. The project brings together all classes of students in a mix of unit types, including approximately 600 beds of singles and doubles, and 900 beds in suites and apartments.
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http://rawnarch.com/
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Amherst
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Massachusetts
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