PONO
CONSTRUCTION, LLC
GROVE DORMS
Owner/Architect: Grand Canyon University
Volume/Size: 900,000 Square Feet
Date Completed: August 2015
Description: In 2014 GCU set forth to build a brand new fully serviced dorm community on the north side of campus. This included four 5-story dorms, an aquatic center, c-store, athletic fields, and workout space.
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Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above
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Each unit contains a snack center with common area laundry service
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2 Elevators in each building
OCOTILLO HALL
Owner/Architect: Grand Canyon University
Volume/Size: 135,000 Square Feet
Date Completed: August 2014
Description: In 2014 GCU had an urgent need for an additional dorm for the fall of 2014 students. After some quick coordination, team Pono with their team of subcontractors worked expediently to complete Ocotillo on time for students to move in for fall classes.
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Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above
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Each unit contains a snack center with common area laundry service
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2 Elevators in the building
PAPAGO APARTMENTS
Owner/Architect: Grand Canyon University
Volume/Size: 227,000 Square Feet
Date Completed: August 2015
In 2014 an apartment style dorm was selected for construction which included a mail center, fitness area, aquatic center, and health care offices on the first floor of the building.
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Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above. Project split into two buildings.
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Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service
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4 Elevators in the two buildings
PRESCOTT HALL
Owner/Architect: Grand Canyon University
Volume/Size: 135,000 Square Feet
Date Completed: August 2018
In 2011, GCU implemented an apartment prototype resulting in 6 projects that are virtually identical, although with various unique features. The following details are typical for approximately 128 suites per building across six total projects.
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Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above
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Each unit contains a snack center with common area laundry service
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2 Elevators in each building
AGAVE HALL
Owner/Architect: Grand Canyon University
Volume/Size: 800,000 Square Feet
Date Completed: August 2018
In 2014 an apartment style dorm was selected for construction which included a mail center, fitness area, aquatic center, and health care offices on the first floor of the building.
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Six story, two floors of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above
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Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service
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3 Elevators in the building
ENCANTO HALL
Owner/Architect: Grand Canyon University
Volume/Size: 241,000 Square Feet
Date Completed: August 2016
In 2016, GCU implemented another new apartment prototype resulting in nine total projects that are virtually identical, although with various unique features. The following details are typical for 162 units across the nine projects.
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Six story, two floors of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above
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Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service
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3 Elevators in each building
DIAMONDBACK HALL
Owner/Architect: Grand Canyon University
Volume/Size: 241,000 Square Feet
Date Completed: August 2017
Diamondback hall contains three food service venues on the first floor to provide students with quick and healthy food options.
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Six story, two floors of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above
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Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service
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3 Elevators in the building