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Talmage Hall & University Commons


Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH

At A Glance

47,000 SF

120 BEDS

2011

Project Overview

The completion of the Talmage Residence Hall and University Commons project in 2011 marked Heidelberg University’s first new facility in 45 years. This complex includes a 120-bed residence hall alongside a 9,000 sq. ft. student commons, which functions as its own separate space. The commons area offers a cafe pub, a spacious great room for large gatherings, study rooms, and an outdoor dining patio.

Designed primarily for sophomores, the hall is divided into five two- story “pods,” each accommodating 24 students. Within these pods, there are 12 students per floor, residing in bedrooms surrounding an open two-story living and gathering space. This communal area features a balcony, loft seating, a fully equipped kitchen, and dedicated study spaces, all aimed at reinforcing the university’s academic mission.