{"id":2717,"date":"2019-11-27T16:02:09","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T16:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saundersinc.com\/?p=2717"},"modified":"2020-04-12T20:08:10","modified_gmt":"2020-04-12T20:08:10","slug":"saunders-construction-and-4240-architecture-kick-off-design-and-construction-for-the-new-meridian-village-student-housing-project-on-csus-growing-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saundersinc.com\/about\/news\/saunders-construction-and-4240-architecture-kick-off-design-and-construction-for-the-new-meridian-village-student-housing-project-on-csus-growing-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Saunders Construction and 4240 Architecture Kick-off Design and Construction for the New Meridian Village Student Housing Project on CSU\u2019s Growing Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Fort Collins, Colo.) November 26, 2019 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Saunders Construction, Inc.,\u00a0<\/u>a leading general contractor in Colorado, in conjunction with recognized design partner, 4240 Architecture<\/a> Inc., has been awarded the design and construction for Meridian Village, one of Colorado State University\u2019s (CSU) largest projects to date. Located on CSU\u2019s main campus, the new residential village will be located just north of Canvas Stadium and southwest of Lory Student Center. At full build-out, Meridian Village will accommodate 1,600 students in both traditional and pod communities to continue to support student success and engagement.<\/p>\n

The team has just completed a dynamic seven-month programming effort and will continue to work closely with CSU Facilities Management and Housing & Dining Services to bring the project to life. Both Saunders and 4240 have deep experience within the residential and higher education sectors. Saunders has previous experience on CSU\u2019s campus with the Lory Student Center renovation and the Student Recreation Center renovation, while 4240 has designed over 4,000 student beds and over 15 projects for CSU including key projects Laurel Village, Aggie Village, Durrell Center, and the recently completed Warner College of Natural Resources Michael Smith Addition.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaunders couldn\u2019t be more excited to continue our relationship with CSU,\u201d said Tom Alford, vice president of Saunders Construction. \u201cThe opportunity to be a part of this amazing project and help create a world-class student environment is tremendously gratifying.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lou Bieker, principal at 4240 Architecture, also added, \u201cWe have an opportunity and responsibility to create a home for each student that chooses CSU as their academic institution. An opportunity to design a vibrant residential village that provides the comforts of home, the community support of a village, and the setting to inspire and promote wellbeing for all. Couple this with CSU, a client that cares deeply for the student experience and challenges the design team to deliver not just a place to rest your head, but a place to create life-long friendships and memories while living within the new Meridian Village.\u201d<\/p>\n

Housing & Dining Services is planning for the future through this new project \u2013 accommodating first-year and returning students. Phase I will include three residential buildings that will house approximately 1,100 students. Construction will also include off-site utility and road improvement work. Meridian Village holds several big-picture goals at the forefront of this redevelopment effort:<\/p>\n