Orchard Commons
| Orchard Commons | |
|---|---|
| At a glance | |
| Houses: | Two houses: Braeburn, Bartlett |
| Total Number of Students: | 1,047 |
| Room Type: | Connected single |
| Location | |
| Address: | 6363 Agronomy Road, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4 |
Orchard Commons is a first-year residence at UBC Vancouver. It consists of two high-rise towers: 19-storey tall Braeburn House, and 21-storey tall Bartlett House. Inside the base of Bartlett House is Open Kitchen, the residence's dining hall; Hero, a coffee shop; and the residence commonsblock. Together, the two houses have 1,047 beds, all on mixed-gender floors. All rooms except for special needs and RA rooms are connected single style. Orchard Commons is noted for its exceptional height, hotel-like aesthetic, and panoramic views of the campus, Vancouver, the Coast Mountains, Vancouver Island, and the Strait of Georgia. The residence also has a unique floor lounge layout - each lounge is spread over three storeys. Orchard Commons is connected to Vantage College, home to an ESL transition program at UBC.
Features
Orchard Commons Features:
- Elevators in each house
- Wireless internet access
- Lounge with TV, snack kitchen, and study spaces
- Outlet for phone
- Study area
- Dining room (Open Kitchen, offering a rotating variety of food)
- Fitness room
- Games room (with pool table)
- Lawn with outdoor seating and space for events