THE SUITES AT THIRD
Champaign, Illinois

Summary
Linking the Central Business District of Champaign with the smaller scale, residential apartments west of the University of Illinois in Urban-Champaign, The Suites at Third offers students a modern, urban community that’s a four-block walk or bike-ride to the campus. To accommodate an easy commute, the complex has covered an outdoor bike parking, exterior seating and gathering areas, and multiple means of egress. The sustainable 6-story, LEED Gold certified building embraces the quietness of John Street with ground level porches and elevated residential courtyards, while emphasizing its height on 3rd Street with transparent storefronts. South-facing courtyards ensure natural light reaches the 251 bedrooms and provide outdoor environments difficult to find in an urban area. The understated gray-tone, color palette allows the transition from red brick to fiber cement and metal panels for added interest on the facade.