MacMillin was the construction manager for the Pondside III and One Butler Court Residence Halls at Keene State College. Located on opposite edges of campus, these two dormitories serve as community based residence halls. The suite-style residence halls set a new standard for residence life at KSC. They include a variety of suite-style living arrangements ranging from five-person flats, to 12-person duplexes. Common areas are carefully crafted to maximize social engagement, and include common rooms, study rooms, game rooms, and common kitchen/cafes. Pondside III is USGBC certified LEED Silver.
Completion Date: August 2006 and December 2006
Value: $30,000,000
Owner: University System of New Hampshire / Keene State College
Architect: LaVallee Brensinger Architects & Newman Partner Architects
Common Sense: Pondside III is Silver LEED Certified, and Butler Court is built to LEED standards. Both buildings serve as learning spaces for students and staff about the benefits of sustainable buildings.