LOCATION

Miami Gardens, FL

OWNER

Florida Memorial University

PROJECT COST

$12.7M

COMPLETION DATE

8/2011

FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

D. Stephenson Construction provided design, approval processing, and infrastructure and unit construction of the new Living & Learning Residence Hall on the campus of Florida Memorial University. The Project is located on approximately 2.710 acres on the north side of N.W. 156th Street in Miami Gardens. The new development was designed to enhance and blend with the existing campus buildings and includes student housing with 330 beds. Each unit and all common areas are protected with sprinkler, alarm and a public address system, and have individual air conditioning units (chilled water supplied), a thermostat, ceiling fans, and a kitchenette that includes a mini-refrigerator for 2-1 units and full size refrigerators for 4-2 units. Each suite has connections for high speed internet telephone, and cable utilizing CAT 6 cabling. Common area amenities include a multi-function reception room with kitchen, a recreation & game room, a fitness room, computer rooms, a media room, and a class room for up to 35 students, student lounges, laundry and vending rooms. All main entrances, emergency exits, hallways and roof access doors are wired for surveillance cameras. The project was constructed on an occupied educational campus.