In the wake of a housing shortage at the University of Maryland, Toll Brothers Apartment Living and designer ForrestPerkins worked in close tandem with officials from College Park and Prince George’s County to ensure that the Terrapin Row Student Housing project would satisfy the needs of the College Park community. In keeping with these plans, Terrapin Row provides 1,500 new beds across 418 apartment and townhome units, along with an anchor for neighborhood retail and walkable and bikable community access.
Project Details
Location: College Park, Md.
Developer: Toll Brothers Apartment Living
Architect: WDG
Builder: Clark Builders Group
Opened: August 2016
Number of units: 418
Unit mix: Studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments and one-, two-, and four-bedroom townhomes
Rents: $1,439 to $4,900 per unit; $729 to $1,229 per bed
Terrapin Row contains three large, LEED-certified apartment and townhome buildings, each furnished with the same finishes and materials in order to create a sense of cohesion within the property. ForrestPerkins’ material palette was chosen to be warm and inviting, with reclaimed woods, brick walls, and bright reds and oranges in the carpets and furniture.
The designer’s experience with high-end multifamily and hospitality projects informed an interior intended to combine the comforts of home with the amenities and tools a student resident needs. The student lounges are accented with custom murals and sculptural lighting, which add a youthful energy to homier touches like gas fireplaces.
Todd A. Smith
The largest of the three buildings holds the main amenity spaces, including a fitness center, pool, sauna, sunless tanning booth, and extra-large lounges. ForrestPerkins wants this active space to appeal the most to students looking for an interactive living situation, freshmen in particular. The two other buildings include smaller lounges, study spaces, and outdoor courtyards to foster a quieter living experience, one that upperclassmen might prefer.
All three buildings include private study and collaboration rooms on each floor.
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