Project Overview

Building on the success of Phase 1, Phase 2 continued the transformation of Embry-Riddle’s residential village. Completed in 2019, the $33.7 million project expanded capacity and introduced a vibrant dining and social hub, establishing the campus’s first integrated live-learn-dining environment.

Design Approach

Phase 2 refined the architectural language of Phase 1 while introducing a 14,000 square-foot dining hall that activates the ground level and forms the social heart of the village. Flexible indoor and outdoor seating fosters interaction, while surrounding study zones extend learning beyond the classroom. A shared courtyard physically and visually links Phases 1 and 2, reinforcing a sense of continuity and belonging across the expanding village.

Spatial Strategies:

• 700-seat dining hall with indoor/outdoor seating
• Multiple study and lounge zones for collaboration
• Shared landscaped courtyard linking to Phase 1

Impact

Phase 2 deepened the residential experience by weaving dining, studying, and living into a unified environment, laying the groundwork for a more connected, interdependent campus community.