specifier’s solution
Ceiling Systems
University of Kentucky Off-Campus Apartments Honor City Equestrian Heritage In addition to showcasing Lexington’s equestrian heritage with a custom plaid design, architect Antunovich Assocs. solved installation challenges with a versatile aluminum ceiling and wall solution that offered convincingly real wood finishes.
CHALLENGE
With a total enrollment of almost 30,000 students, the university relies on residence life and housing as key elements of its student experience, both on- and off-campus.
UNIFYING PLAID DESIGN
The wood look provides a warm focal point for the room, and the red and black accents throughout offer a contemporary spin on the classic plaid design—a unifying design theme that’s carried throughout the building.
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Therefore, when Core Spaces—an integrated company focused on developing and managing real estate for colleges and universities—began exploring ideas for a new project in Lexington, Ky., the company focused on creating a warm, welcoming off-campus apartment building that also offered “a bit of wow factor,” says Brent Pflederer, development manager, Core Spaces.
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