Studio Hillier

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Studio Hillier

Institute of Advanced Study Housing

Studio Hillier designed 8 faculty townhouses for the
Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ. Each
building is comprised of a full basement, patio, two
above ground living floors, and a ground level two
car garage.
The basement provides space for storage and
mechanical/ electrical equipment. The ground floor
is comprised of a living/dining room in an open floor
concept with a walk-out raised deck. The second
floor is comprised of 3 bedrooms with closets, two
full bathrooms. Each townhouse has an elevator. The
exterior is comprised of natural materials. Phase II
which is in progress includes 8 new townhouses to
be constructed as a group of 6 and a duplex of 2,
directly south of the existing townhouses.
Project Year: 2019
Country: United States
The large areas of glass on the back elevation of the homes invites the views of the trees into the living areas.
IAS Housing Back Elevation
The Institute for Advanced Study is building a new community of 16 faculty residences on a site that looks out on the Princeton Battlefield Park. The new residences continue the Institute’s historic commitment to modern architecture.
IAS Housing Exterior
The homes are heated and air-conditioned with each floor as a zone, controlled by a state-of-the-art thermostat. The sustainability features include LEED components such as rainwater management, indoor water use reduction, optimized energy performance, low-emitting materials, thermal comfort, and...
IAS Housing Exterior
The ground floor is comprised of a living/dining room in an open floor concept with a walk-out raised deck. The second floor is comprised of 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Each townhouse has an elevator.
IAS Housing Living Room/ Dining Room
The new residences provide an environment that responds to a modern lifestyle with their “Great Room” designs and open kitchens.
IAS Housing Exterior Details
During Phase I, 8 faculty townhouses of approximately 3,000sf each were built at a total cost of $6.7 million. Each building is comprised of a full basement, patio, two above-ground living floors, and a ground-level two-car garage. Phase II which is in progress includes 8 new townhouses to be...
IAS Housing
The exterior material pallet of brick, zinc, and cedar is designed to blend with the natural surroundings. Each home has its own private forecourt leading up to its entry and a terrace at the back.
IAS Housing Exterior Entrance
View of living room looking at the stairs.
IAS Housing - Living Room