"I'd love to live here as a student," remarked one juror, adding that the transparency and activity level make the complex feel very safe. The 256-bed residence hall defines two critical campus edges with a pair of L-shaped four-story buildings that create a courtyard. The street facades are of brick and convey a townhouse quality that contrasts with the open, bright feeling of the courtyard. The jury admired this change in character as well as the elegant proportions, sense of structure, and articulation of parts. The contemporary design evokes the layered spatial quality typical of traditional New Orleans architecture.