New Residence Halls

Carleton is beginning construction of two new residence halls to be located south of the Language and Dining Center and north of First Street. The project is scheduled for completion in fall of 2009.

The new residence halls will house approximately 230 students in two asymmetrical buildings, one with suite-style units and the second with more traditional dorm-style units. The project will allow Carleton to reduce overcrowding in current student housing and to bring back at least 100 students from off-campus housing.

LHB Architects of Minneapolis has developed designs that will enhance the vista down Maple Street and will match the "college gothic" design of nearby Nourse Hall. The project is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building certification at a Gold level of sustainability.