University of Rochester River Campus Student Housing

O’Brien Hall sits prominently on the University’s River Campus overlooking the Genesee River. The new residence hall was designed to blend seamlessly with neighboring residential and academic buildings and creates a welcoming outdoor commons that encourages student interaction and campus activities.

The ground floor includes administrative offices and multi-purpose spaces for campus-wide use, such as conference rooms, performing arts areas, and music rehearsal facilities. Upper floors offer modern student housing, with a mix of single rooms, doubles, and suites arranged around a central lounge and study room on each floor to foster community and collaboration.

O’Brien Hall achieved LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) by incorporating numerous sustainable design strategies. Key features include abundant natural daylight, vegetative roofing, low-emitting interior finishes, and individually controlled lighting, heating, and cooling systems, supporting student wellness and energy efficiency.