ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge based in Massachusetts has designed the Global Village in the form of a European courtyard complete with an international market, Mexican cantina and fresh sushi bar. Global Village’s 414-bed student residences feel more like an upper-Manhattan hotel with décor evocative of regions from around the world. These hotels will provide upper-class students with a state-of-the-art global living experience.
Other unique aspects of the 182,271 square feet complex include heated outdoor seating, a beach volleyball court, water feature, outdoor fire pit and ice-skating rink and a performance area with a stage. The Global Village courtyard also includes 28,000 square feet of heated pavement to increase usability in winter.
In addition to new dining options, the complex features a hair salon, post office, wellness centre, art gallery, and a soon-to-be-added sports outfitter.
Due to the global nature of the project, RIT’s Study Abroad and Fellowships office has relocated to Global Village, along with Global Initiatives and Programs, Native American Future Stewards Program and the Entrepreneurial Center.
