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.

• Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above

• Each unit contains a snack center with common area laundry service

• 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.   

• Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above

• Each unit contains a snack center with common area laundry service

• 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.

• Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above. Project split into two buildings.

• Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service

• 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.

• Five story, one floor of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above

• Each unit contains a snack center with common area laundry service

• 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.

• Six story, two floors of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above

• Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service

• 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.

• Six story, two floors of post-tension concrete with four stories of wood framing above

• Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service

• 3 Elevators in each building

 DIAMONDBACK   HALL 

Owner/Architect:  Grand Canyon University

Volume/Size: 241,000 Square Feet

Date Completed: August 2017

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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

• Each unit contains full kitchens with common area laundry service

• 3 Elevators in the building