Located at a prominent site on the school’s campus, the St. John’s University Dormitories encompass 66,000 square feet of dormitory space for 300 students and 14,000 SF of priest residence space, including private quarters for 16 clergy, a chapel, and shared common areas. The project re-connects this well-regarded Catholic university with its original Gothic-inspired architectural roots. Traditional details crafted of limestone, wrought iron, and rough-hewn granite are used in strategic locations to enhance the Collegiate Gothic campus environment while also controlling costs. The innovative housing scheme clusters both students and priests around intimate courtyards, allowing individuals to form their own social and academic circles within the larger university community.
Located at a prominent site on the school’s campus, the St. John’s University Dormitories encompass 66,000 square feet of dormitory space for 300 students and 14,000 SF of priest residence space, including private quarters for 16 clergy, a chapel, and shared common areas. The project re-connects this well-regarded Catholic university with its original Gothic-inspired architectural roots. Traditional details crafted of limestone, wrought iron, and rough-hewn granite are used in strategic locations to enhance the Collegiate Gothic campus environment while also controlling costs. The innovative housing scheme clusters both students and priests around intimate courtyards, allowing individuals to form their own social and academic circles within the larger university community.