Spruce Hall is a five-story, 402-bed dormitory with student life spaces on the ground level connecting students directly to the campus pedestrian experience.
Colorado School of Mines
642 Days
110,300 SF
Colorado School of Mines (CSM) developed the Spruce Hall dormitory project to help meet its goal of having all freshmen and sophomores live on campus.
Spruce Hall is a five-story, 402-bed freshman dormitory with student life spaces on the ground level connected to the campus pedestrian experience. The upper floors of the building focus on the freshmen community. Neighborhoods of 30 students have a resident assistant, community bathroom, study lounge, and dedicated gathering space.
The 110,300 SF Spruce Hall includes a shared wellness center, fitness center, game room, collaboration lab, study space, and private spaces on every floor. To look after the care and health of the students, this project incorporated the Zime Café, which pairs innovative organic food with panoramic mountain views, and a gender-neutral restroom. To support those who partake in Colorado’s outdoor activities CSM offers bike and ski storage and a bike repair center.
The building is an inclusive, dynamic environment that contributes to campus while creating a home that provides students with a sense of belonging and community.
This dorm project was ready for the fall 2020 semester and earned LEED Platinum certification.
Key project challenges included:
Bronze Award, General Contractor | Colorado School of Mines - Spruce Hall
