Apollo

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Client

Gilbane

Location

Tempe, Arizona

Typology

High-Rise Student Housing Community

Units/Beds

390/943

Located within 1,000 ft. of ASU’s Tempe Campus, Apollo is a 390-unit mixed-use development with student housing, workforce, and market-rate housing. The 6, and 7-story buildings consist of 326 college housing units with a total of 943 beds. The need for workforce housing by the City of Tempe was the driving factor of the project’s programmatic design that resulted in 55 workforce units. The 5-story building is branded under the name Array has the workforce and 9 market-rate units. Along the main thoroughfare, 12,500 SF of retail and study spaces with floor to ceiling glass opens up to Apache Road. Running parallel to Apollo is the light rail and urban streetcar attracting nearby pedestrians, to the restaurant on the corner with an outdoor patio to the transit-oriented development. The 7-level, wrap parking structure has 662 spaces to serve both residents and retail clientele. With a contemporary feel, this community offers several resort-style amenities, including a 25,000 SF rooftop amenity deck offering panoramic views of the city. The rooftop patio features 2 luxury pools, a gaming area, and several lounge spaces. Adjacent to this patio is the sky lounge with a fitness center, yoga room, climbing wall, and a lounge. Unique in design, a 30 ft. custom TV was designed to be viewed by all areas of the rooftop patio and fitness center. Connected to the lobby, residents can unwind in the coffee lounge or game room with billiards and ping pong. Several study lounges are available throughout the buildings for students and their academic studies. The ground level courtyard is a vibrant, engaging space with a luxury pool and spa, fire pits, and cabana. This space provides another outdoor social area. Adjacent to the pool, residents have access to the uniquely designed 6,000 SF open-air fitness center at grade with roll-up doors. Other amenities include a dog park, basketball court, and a business center located outside of the project’s workforce/market-rate component.

College & University

Selecting a college or university usually comes down to location and academic programs. However, an increasing number of students and their families are looking for the quality, type, and standard of living offered by student housing communities as one of the deciding factors. Secure and well-maintained housing facilities support the recruiting process and greatly assist universities in attracting and retaining highly qualified students. From years of planning and designing college and university facilities (both public and private), we believe that all spaces should be created with the end user in mind, especially when designing learning environments. Human-centered design focuses on people and how they will use the space, for growth and development, social interaction and living and learning. These should be spaces of inspiration, to supply students with the tools they need to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. At Todd & Associates, we are continually looking for innovative ways to improve the design of student housing communities. By exploring new ideas and processes, such as the multi-phased process of the 21st Century Project of ACUHO (Association of College and University Housing Officials), we are ensuring that these communities better reflect the ever-changing roles their residences play in the collegiate experience.