On the upper-end of the off-campus student housing market, The Standard at Eugene is a private student housing complex that not only meets the needs of students but goes above and beyond to provide its residents with an extra level of luxury that can’t be found anywhere else. Made up of two building masses, one a wood-frame construction on top of a concrete podium, and the other a five-story wood frame construction, The Standard at Eugene leverages its construction type to balance the cost of construction with the number of units available on-site. Two exterior courtyards can be found in the heart of the structure, acoustically isolated from the rest of the building to allow for outdoor socialization without distracting any residents who may be studying inside. Green highlights on the building embrace biophilia and tie the property to natural spaces found throughout Eugene. The popular climbing spot Skinner’s Butte is referenced through the vertical striations that line the exterior of the complex. A large, impactful mural by a local artist runs up the height of the building in a recess on the frontage, solidifying the connection between The Standard and the city of Eugene even further. A challenging curve along Broadway St. led to a staggered, stepped approach to the units along the frontage, resulting in unique and dynamic floor plans with abundant natural light that are quite popular with residents. Taking advantage of the construction type, an outdoor amenity deck is located on top of the parking structure and includes a rooftop pool, hot tub, lounge area, and jumbotron screen for watching games, with vistas that range from the hills outside of Eugene to Autzen Stadium and the Willamette River. The Standard at Eugene’s high-quality amenities extend into the building’s fitness center, which houses a rock-climbing wall, tanning beds, and a golf simulator, among other typical fitness considerations.