UVA Gaston and Ramazani Houses
UVA’s Gaston and Ramazani Houses use color, graphics, and namesake stories to create a calmer residential identity with clear, intuitive wayfinding.
Toned-down versions of UVA blue and orange bring school spirit into a residential setting without overwhelming it. Alternating tone-on-tone palettes distinguish each floor, while familiar UVA forms create a cohesive visual language throughout both houses.
Client
University of Virginia
Location
Charlottesville, VA
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Each residence honors a UVA professor through a namesake wall featuring the house name and a quotation. Apartment entries add color and personality to the halls, while floor identification continues the color system. In study rooms, “GO HOOS” wallcovering adds a playful touch of school spirit to spaces designed for quiet work and collaboration together.
Alternating blue and orange floors make each level easy to recognize while maintaining a quieter residential feel.
The UVA oculus and trapezoid shape distinguish the two color palettes and carry the university identity throughout.
Apartment entry graphics add visual cues to residential corridors, helping students recognize their destinations.
