Lipton Residence Hall

This residence hall’s renovation was planned over the span of a year, as we developed a strategy for the gut renovation of the 17-story, 1931 landmark building. Previously named Hayden Hall, the building is prominently situated within NYU’s urban campus (along the Western edge of Washington Sq. Park), and is one of several residence halls that have been renovated by MAD. Lipton Hall now houses over 700 freshman students and a limited number of faculty residents, who enjoy contemporary interiors within this historic building.

Along with the reconfiguration of student rooms, the building received new program elements such as a Commuter Den (PA for 184 persons) which was developed during multiple community gatherings we spearheaded with Student Life staff. This new program was proposed to replace an abandoned pool that existed in the cellar. Lounges, study rooms, music practice rooms and even a Common kitchen were incorporated on the lower three floors of the building, encouraging interaction and a sense of community for the incoming students.