1 MSU 1855 HERO
Our Expertise / Academic

gateway to campus

MSU 1855 Place

Named in honor of the year Michigan State University was founded, 1855 Place, supports MSU’s Bolder By Design mission by enhancing the student living-learning experience and advancing a high-performance culture. The residential, mixed-use development includes housing units, office building, retail spaces, and abundant green spaces, fostering a vibrant, collaborative environment across 39 acres bordering the universities campus.

Details

architecture + interior design / 450,000 sf of housing, a 102,000 square foot office / 2,000+ surface + structure parking spaces

  • 2 MSU 1855 slider1
  • 2 MSU 1855 slider2
  • 2 MSU 1855 slider3.2
  • 2 MSU 1855 slider3
  • 2 MSU 1855 slider4
3 MSU 1855 vision

vision

Our vision establishes a community for residents and Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) and the MSU Athletics administration. The development offers a flexible concept, designed to provide a customized experience for both single students and student families in an accessible, walkable, urban setting.

4 MSU details

detail

1855 Place anchors the rows of student housing, offering a welcome center, meeting rooms, athletic ticketing, digital displays, retail spaces, and student services. Spaces like The Hall of Champions, Spirit Shop, and Sparty’s Market enhance the Spartan experience for all.

  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider1
  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider2
  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider3
  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider4
  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider5
  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider6
  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider7
  • 5 MSU 1855 2slider8
MSU 1855 cantilevered facade 6 MSU 1855 secret2

secret

Home to offices and conference rooms, the cantilevered façade design creates a bold architectural statement and offer panoramic views of campus and the surrounding community. Thoughtful lighting design and carefully selected materials further elevate the façade, making 1855 Place a dynamic and iconic focal point on campus.