The goal of this new residence hall was to design a new innovative, welcoming, and collaborative space for first-year students at UGA. Coordinating with students and the university faculty, the team dedicated a whole day to setting up various furniture pieces for students to test out and conduct sit tests. This interactive approach was a huge success and more importantly, gave the students a voice in what they wanted to see in the new dorms. This project wasn’t without its challenges as no project is. Having to manage multiple manufacturer lead times resulted product delays, potentially affecting the installation timeline. Although dealing with multiple manufacturers came with challenges, it also provided an opportunity to think outside the box and introduce different products to help make the Black-Diallo Miller Hall a more inviting, comfortable, and attractive space for students.