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A new residence makes room for the next cohort

Waterloo’s planned New Residence Building makes future housing concrete: 510 residents, shared lounges and several room types.

Reported by University of Waterloo Campus Housing

Rendering of the University of Waterloo New Residence Building
CampusRendering of the University of Waterloo New Residence BuildingPhoto: University of Waterloo Campus Housing / official source page

The New Residence Building is planned to open in 2027. The official housing page describes a mix of traditional and suite-style rooms, shared spaces and a community centre.

The useful detail is the room plan. A future building becomes legible when students can picture where they sleep, study, cook, meet and return after a long day.

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  1. Original reporting · uwaterloo.ca
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