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Boyd Hall

University of Kentucky
LEED Silver Certified
Upper Level Community Room overlooking the courtyard between Boyd and Holmes Hall

Upper Level Community Room Overlooking the Courtyard Between Boyd and Holmes Hall

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Project Details

Tying the University of Kentucky North Campus with the Urban Center of Lexington

Holmes and Boyd Residence Halls is a 4.7 acre community consisting of two, seven story residence halls, and a central courtyard thoughtfully designed around the historical Patterson Hall, which serves as the center of the development.

Located at the northeast corner of South Limestone and Avenue of Champions, the site provided an opportunity to activate a corner within a hub of student and pedestrian activity, as well as design a signature gateway building, tying the north side of the University of Kentucky campus with the urban center of Lexington. With extensive outdoor plazas and gathering spaces, Holmes Hall successfully promotes an inviting and collaborative atmosphere.

The design and details of Holmes & Boyd Hall evolved through the influence of the varied architectural vernacular of the area. Adjacent to numerous retail and dining institutions, as well as historic campus buildings, and at the cusp of downtown Lexington, the exterior façade creates a strong architectural connection between both the historical and the urban environs. Brick, limestone and metal panels play an important role in the exterior of the new residence halls. The use of brick, both in color and application, successfully blend with the adjacent historic buildings, while metal panels tie the residence halls to the urban edge of downtown. As the focal point of the north campus corridor, a prominent glass corner tower and sculptural canopy illuminated with “UK blue” and color-changeable lighting, distinctly establishes the Limestone Park development as the gateway to north campus.

Boyd Hall accommodates 496 students, offering 48 private two-bedroom suites and 100 four-bedroom apartment style units with kitchenettes.

Numerous living learning spaces are interspersed throughout both residence halls to promote student collaboration. Social spaces are strategically located within each building, to provide sweeping views of downtown Lexington and throughout north campus. Each residence hall also features five community kitchens/lounges, high tech laundry facilities, and the latest wireless and satellite technology. The living environment is enhanced with work by local Kentucky artists scattered throughout the lobbies and public spaces.

Outdoor two-story breezeways, an outdoor grand staircase, as well as interior lobbies, and elevators provide easy access to the central courtyard shared by Holmes and Boyd Hall and the historic Patterson Hall.

Boyd Hall includes a building operations facility for both Holmes and Boyd Hall.