WashU South 40 Phase 1

Clayco is building Washington University in St. Louis’ new South 40 housing expansion, delivering a new residential building at the northeast corner of the Danforth Campus residential district.
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The new residential building will be a three- to five-story building and approximately 190,000 square feet. The space will provide a total of 622 beds, including 300 first-year, 300 sophomore, 18 RA, and 4 RCD suites, in a mix of double-occupancy rooms with communal restrooms and private showers, and single-occupancy rooms with private baths.

The project also includes 16,720 square feet of non-residential space featuring a multipurpose event venue, academic and collaboration spaces, Residential Life offices, and flexible auxiliary space, along with shared amenities such as study rooms, lounges, kitchens, laundry facilities, and an expansive courtyard designed to strengthen community and support WashU’s undergraduate residential experience.