06/23/2026
Some of the most interesting projects begin with an existing structure and a question: what should its next chapter be?
At 1101 University, a historic fraternity house adjacent to the University of Colorado Boulder campus was transformed into student housing as part of the ongoing revitalization of the University Hill District.
Rather than starting from the ground up, the project combined preservation, renovation and expansion to adapt the former Sigma Alpha Epsilon House for a new generation of residents. The result is 13 apartments that bring contemporary living amenities to a building with deep ties to the neighborhood's history.
As communities continue to evolve, adaptive reuse projects offer an opportunity to extend the life of existing buildings while responding to changing needs and expectations.
Learn more here: https://thestudioarchitecture.com/projects/1101-university/