Weill Cornell Medicine has revealed plans to expand its existing student residences with a new accommodation building near its campus in New York, US.
The new scheme will expand the scope of the institution’s Upper East Side campus.
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Set to open in 2025, this new 16-storey, 173,000ft² residence hall involves a total investment of $260m.
The building is set to accommodate 272 students via 163 studio floor plans, seven one-bedroom apartments, and 51 two-bedroom flats, all of which will include a full kitchen.
The building will feature study areas, conference rooms, a health centre, yoga and music rooms, a student lounge, a multifunctional activity court, and a rooftop lounge with an attached terrace.
Weill Cornell president Martha E Pollack said: “This new residence will further enrich the experience of our students, providing them with the best possible living and learning environments as they pursue their educations at Weill Cornell Medicine.”
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By GlobalDataThe collective supporters of Weill Cornell have invested roughly $122m in this development project.
Weill Cornell intends to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation for the expansion.
