Pfeiffer worked with the University of Nevada, Reno, in a fast-tracked effort to assess and design the reconstruction of two student housing buildings, Nye Hall, an 8-story student residence built in 1967 that houses 550 students, and Argenta Hall, an 8-story building that houses 750 students. Both were damaged from a gas leak explosion in 2019. Pfeiffer focused not only on rebuilding existing spaces but also on making improvements to core spaces such as a new connector between the halls as well as a redesigned lobby, entrance, and student lounges. The reconstructed and remodeled student residences welcomed new students to thoroughly refreshed and enlivened environments. Nye Hall was completed in a about eight months; Argenta, a larger project which included extensive redesign of the dining component, in just under three years.

Project Data

Complete
Nye Hall: 126,336 sf
Argenta Hall: 211,884 sf

Program & Highlights

Redesigned main entrances for both halls
New connector building
Remodeled lobby and student lounges in Nye Hall on levels 2-8
Remodeled student lobby and common areas in Argenta,
including study rooms, student lounge/gaming room on levels 2-8

Collaborators

Associate Architect: Paul Cavin Architect LLC
General Contractor: Clark Sullivan
Structural Engineer: Hyytinen Engineering LLC
MEP: Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineer: PK Electrical, Inc.