ASU Herberger Institute for Design and Arts (HIDA) Living/Learning Community
Market Sector
Multi-Unit - Student Living
Education
Location
Tempe, AZ
Owner
Arizona State University (ASU)
American Campus Communities
Architect
Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB)
Contractor
Okland Construction
Construction Type
Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete
Cast-in-Place (CIP) Concrete
Designed for the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University, this 7-story, 264,974 SF mixed-use residential community integrates housing, dining, and creative spaces to support student life and artistic practice. The 826-bed tower includes 221 residential units, a 350-seat dining hall, art studios, classrooms, office space, and indoor-outdoor common areas that foster collaboration and community engagement. Achieved LEED Gold® certification.
The project also received the Best Implementation of Mixed-Use Live/Learn Award (On-Campus) at the Student Housing Business Innovator Awards in 2026.