Unanue Hall

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Name: Unanue Hall Located in Centennial Village

Elevation: 205.8'. Magner House, elevation 211.11'. Gross square

Date: 1988

Architect: Maleady, Roy and O’Brien, P.C.

Use: The village consists of eight medium rise buildings housing up to 600 students and staff. Each house contains a central core area, equipped to accommodate student programs and shared services. The semi-private rooms are clustered into small communities adjacent to the central core areas of the building. The houses have been designed to accommodate a diverse student population during the academic year and serve as residential facilities for summer sessions.

Style: Modern

Composition: Eight rectilinear buildings arranged around an oval lawn.

Size: Three stories.

Gross squarefootage—17,904.

Materials: Brown brick

Trim: Wood fascia, soffit, and columns.

Roof: Gable in center and hip at ends with asphalt shingles.

Windows: Aluminum casement sash.

Doors: Central double doors with transoms, sidelights, entrance porches.

Note: Buildings are of the same design.

Setting: Buildings form an oval around a lawn area with foundation planting and are fenced in with black iron pickets.

Architecture: The eight buildings have a simple modern, residential character with minimal trim and simple punched windows. Columnar entrances with recessed porches and building name above.

History: Named in honor of CUA’s centennial. Houses named for university leaders, alumni and friends. Centennial Village is a 1988 purpose-built residential complex that continues to serve its original purpose as a central campus residence for students and staff.

Significance: Centennial Village is a supportive complex within the campus. Its late-20th-century design and simple architecture have a neutral, pleasant impact, but are not architecturally or historically contributing buildings.

Condition: Built on a challenging site, with some persistent drainage and landscaping issues. Landscaping and a plaza were added after construction; cosmetic replacements, including carpeting, in the past few years. The mechanical loop will require further capital replacement in a few years. All houses and rooms have network connections to the computer system and cable television services. Renovations were completed in 2004 to include fire sprinkler systems and finishes.