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3rd & West
West Lafayette, IN
BKV Group joined forces with the Purdue Research Foundation and our developer partner, American Campus Communities, to create 3rd & West, a groundbreaking student housing development that allows Purdue University to scale housing capacity without shouldering debt.
Client: American Campus Communities
Type: Student Housing
Size: 5-story; 325,000 SF; 984 beds
Strategy, Partnership & Purpose
Purdue’s leadership envisioned 3rd & West as more than housing — it’s part of a broader push to deliver affordable, high-quality housing near campus, enabling more students to live within walking distance of academic and social resources. This is the first of two new housing projects approved under a multi-year plan grounded in recommendations from the Action Council on Student Housing and Wellbeing.
A Bold, Student-Centered Design
The five-story complex spans 325,000 square feet and holds 984 beds, crafted to uplift the student living experience. Its contemporary architecture features a welcoming entry plaza, two lush courtyards, and visually striking study lounges that serve as focal points throughout the building.
Inside, residents will find a mix of studio, one-, two-, and four-bedroom units, each fitted with in-unit washers and dryers. Community amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, indoor/outdoor kitchens, social lounges, and private study rooms.
Fostering Community Through Design
BKV played a lead role in shaping the building’s experience with the goal of creating anchor amenity spaces in the center, forming two distinct courtyards that help students relax, connect, and recharge. These “in-between spaces” — seating nooks, visual connections, and transitional zones — nurture a sense of place and amplify campus vitality and meet evolving student needs.
