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50+ Residence Halls
on over 20 Collegiate Campuses
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20+ Student Centers & Dining Halls
that provide spaces for dining, meeting, and activities
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12+ Athletics & Recreational Facilities
for students to participate in sports, fitness, and social activities
Outside the Classroom: Enhancing the Student Experience
Student life spaces enhance the overall college experience, supporting academic success, personal growth, and well-being. Beyond the classroom, we collaborate with you to develop dining halls, student housing, and student centers that make a lasting impression.
Our expertise spans the entire campus, from designing inviting dining halls to creating student housing. We also understand the unique needs of student centers, integrating modern audiovisual systems, high-speed internet, and energy management solutions.
We stay in top of the latest building systems and technologies, guiding you through the best options to create functional, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities. Our approach addresses energy and sustainability goals, maintenance requirements, and system reliability.
Our goal is to enhance the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff by recommending resilient and efficient systems. Whether designing new buildings or upgrading existing MEPT systems, we prioritize functionality and sustainability, creating environments where students thrive inside and outside the classroom.
From Home to Campus: Creating Comfortable Residences
Transitioning from home to dorm life is a significant step for students, and they need housing that eases this change by creating a sense of home away from home. We help educational institutions design exceptional living spaces that make this transition smooth and comfortable.
We take a collaborative approach to designing your project, including diverse stakeholders. We ask how students need to use their spaces, from social activities and quiet study time to finding respite areas for personal time. We propose systems and technologies that enhance comfort, safety, and well-being, ensuring students feel at home.
Our team collaborates with you to create a solution that fits, from selecting smart HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems that provide comfort and sustainability, to integrating advanced security, high efficiency lighting, high-speed internet, and modern amenities.
And, with the complexities of campus life, we know that keeping up can be a challenge. We stay up-to-date on the latest codes and standards impacting campus housing design, helping you stay on point with compliance.
Nourishing Minds: Innovative Solutions for Campus Dining Halls
Campus dining halls are central to student life, providing essential nourishment and fostering social connections. We create exceptional dining environments that offer comfort, community, and a welcoming atmosphere.
As we develop solutions that support dining halls, we consider how students and staff utilize these spaces, from communal dining and group events to quiet meals and study breaks. We focus on choosing advanced kitchen ventilation and energy-efficient lighting to proper fire detection and suppression systems and technology integration that supports digital menu boards and point of sale systems. We recognize the specific demands of campus dining, incorporating reliable hot and cold water, emergency power, high-speed internet access, and robust energy management solutions.
Our mission is to create dining spaces that support students’ health and well-being, foster social interaction, and enhance the sense of community. By designing functional, sustainable, and inviting dining halls, we contribute to a positive and enriching campus experience.
Student Life Projects
Residence Halls
- Albion College, Wesley Hall Dorm Renovation Feasibility Study
- Baldwin Wallace University, Beech, Saylor, & Klein Dormitory Renovations
- Case Western Reserve University, North & South Residential Villages
- Case Western Reserve University, Mistletoe Hall Interior Renovation
- Cleveland State University, Euclid Commons
- Cleveland State University, Rhodes Tower Conversion to Residence Hall
- Edinboro University, Highlands Student Housing
- Hiram College, New Residence Hall
- Kenyon College, Bexley Student Housing Commissioning
- Kenyon College, New First Year Housing & South Campus Housing
- Kent State University, Beall, McDowell, Prentice, & Dunbar Halls MEP Criteria for HVAC Replacements
- Kent State University, Housing Facilities Master Plan Update
- Mercyhurst University, Northeast Freshman Dormitory
- Muskinghum University, Finney & Thomas Halls Renovations
- Oberlin College, Union Street Housing
- Ohio University, Crawford, Pickering, & Washington Halls Renovations
- The Ohio State University, Morrison & Taylor Halls Security Improvements
- The Ohio State University, Stradley & Park Dorm Renovations
- The Ohio State University, Morrill Tower Fire Alarm Replacement
- Penn State University, Behrend Campus Trippe Hall
- Penn State University, Beaver Campus Harmony Hall Renovations
- University of Cincinnati, Turner & Schneider Dorms HVAC Upgrades
- University of Notre Dame, Lyons Hall Renovation
- College of Wooster, Stevenson & Douglas Halls Renovations
Campus Dining Facilities
- Case Western Reserve University, Fribley Commons
- Cleveland State University, Elements Bistro
- Cleveland State University, Student Center with Campus Dining
- Cuyahoga Community College, Metro Campus Center Food Service Improvements
- Denison University, Curtis Dining Hall Renovation
- John Carroll University, Schott Dining Hall
- Oberlin College, Campus Dining Master Plan
- Ohio University, Shively Dining Hall HVAC
- Ohio University, Baker Center Food Court
- College of Wooster, Lowry Student Center Main Campus Dining
Other Student Life Facilities
- Case Western Reserve University, Wyant Athletic & Wellness Center
- Cleveland State University, New Student Center
- Cleveland State University, Wellness & Recreation Center
- Kent State University, Student Center Phase 1
- Kenyon College, Colburn Hall Student Organization Building
- Lorain County Community College, College Center Renovation & Expansion
- Mercyhurst University, Student Union Additions
- Oberlin College, North Athletic Complex Commissioning
- The Ohio State University, Mansfield Campus Student Center Renovation
- The Ohio State University, CFAES Ag Admin Student Success Center
- Ohio University, Stocker Center
- Ohio Wesleyan University, Meeks Aquatics & Recreation Center
- College of Wooster, Lowry Student Center
Meet Our Student Life Experts
The Karpinski team is strong, with principals and leaders providing direction, expert knowledge, and purposeful interaction. Our firm is rooted in higher education projects, working on numerous college campuses from small private universities and large big ten campuses to community colleges.
