architectural rendering of 9th and High in Columbus, Ohio; mass timber structure; modern building with large windows and common space lobby on the ground floor

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College Housing Grows Up with Mass Timber

Mass timber could be the answer to market-rate student housing that architects and developers have been looking for. In a market where pre-leasing rates are hovering around 95%, mass timber presents an incredible advantage, allowing developers to build the same buildings with less labor and roughly 25-30% faster than a concrete equivalent.

Designed by DLR Group in partnership with Harbor Bay Ventures, SmartLam, and Forefront Structural Engineers, 9^th and High in Columbus, Ohio, will serve as a replicable prototype for student housing at campuses across the country as an attempt to help close the housing gap. Slated for completion by summer 2027, the 13-story housing development is designed to accommodate generous natural light and contemporary student housing standards – all within a streamlined structural grid optimized for speed, cost and replication.

Learn more about how mass timber is changing the future of affordable student housing Think Wood.

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LODGING

Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Announces Renovation Designed by DLR Group

DLR Group brings fresh design and elevated details to the renovated guestrooms at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook.

Built in 1926, Cleveland’s historic Terminal Tower, once a bustling office space, is reimagined as a vibrant living environment

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ENR Midwest

Adaptive Reuse Projects Bring New Life to Older Buildings in Cleveland

DLR Group’s adaptation of Terminal Tower in Cleveland has contributed to the revitalization of housing in downtown.

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Hospitality Design

DLR Group Designs Momentum KC Signature Lounge

Momentum Lounge debuts atop the Cascade Hotel as a semi-private club and retreat offering discreet luxury and elevated hospitality.

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Essentials

DLR Group + DPSCD: Reimagining Education and Building Detroit’s Future

Detroit schools leverage design and inquiry-based learning to create dynamic, future-focused educational spaces

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Morningstar

Design as a Solution to America's Education Funding Gap

Due to funding shortage for educational facilities across the country, DLR Group is among those advocating for design modernization as solution.

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Architectural Record

Three Palisades Schools Rebuild for the Future

Learn how our design is bringing future-ready learning to Palisades Charter High School and most importantly, normalcy and stability to Pali students and families.

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DLR Group Leverages US Mass Timber Manufacturing Growth

As mass timber construction gains momentum in the U.S., DLR Group’s Bobby Larson highlights the importance of U.S. sourcing.

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Work Design Magazine

The Great Escape: Spaces That Help Us Rest and Refocus

As the workplace grows louder and more connected, DLR Group’s Abbey Cwiek-Garrett explores spaces that support focus and calm.

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Design Middle East

Leading From the Core

DLR Group’s Dubai Studio leadership team outlines how integrated design, cultural insight, and clear direction are shaping the firm’s next phase of regional growth.