Jester Center Dormitory East Tower Renovation

The University of Texas at Austin

Beginning with the prototype project on the fifth floor, this multi-phase renovation systematically upgrades each of the ten floors of the dormitory tower with modern sustainable finishes and moveable furniture. Areas for improvements include student rooms, restrooms, group study lounges, laundry rooms, corridors and public elevator lobbies. To relieve the long monotonous runs of student room doors and to aid wayfinding, the corridor intersections were opened with the addition of window walls and glass-enclosed study rooms. Communal spaces were improved with natural light and colorful accent walls at these hallway junctions. The public elevator lobby was upgraded with a wood veneer paneled wall and a colorful tile mosaic representing the number and color identity of each floor. Improvements also include upgrades to the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.