05/14/2026
Byrnes, Hayden, and Henle Halls reimagine Georgetown University’s northern campus, integrating student housing, wellness, and collaborative learning spaces into a unified architectural framework.
Completed in August 2025, the project more than doubles the capacity of the previous dormitory complex while redefining the role of residential life within the university’s campus plan.
Rather than relying on conventional dormitory corridors, the design organizes student housing around a network of shared interior and exterior spaces that foster informal learning and social interaction. These communal environments include a sunken living room, distributed study lounges, recreational spaces, and integrated health education services. Together, these spaces create a residential environment that supports both academic success and student wellbeing.
This project establishes a new model for campus living—one that reflects evolving expectations for student life while reinforcing Georgetown’s historic campus identity.
