Spring Street Apartments is situated in the heart of Amherst, Massachusetts, home to the nation’s oldest college consortium. As demand for diverse housing options grows, Spring Street provides furnished micro-units ideal for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, researchers, and young professionals seeking convenient, hassle-free living.

The site is close to the historic Lower Jeffrey Inn and Amherst College’s South Quad, sharing a block with landmarks like the 150-year-old Grace Episcopal Church, a circa-1890 town hall, and a Masonic lodge. Our design is distinctly contemporary yet thoughtfully aligned with these historic structures. The twin gable brick-clad building features a welcoming storefront designed for a café that opens onto a terrace atop a raised plinth. The facade’s waterstruck, coal-fired bricks are imperfect by design, with variations in shape, color and texture rooting the contemporary building into the surrounding historical context of Amherst, MA.

Inside, the 12-foot-wide units integrate everyday essentials — from kitchen and laundry to spaces for study and relaxation — into a compact, efficient layout. Custom casework includes a Murphy bed and a retractable table that functions as both a desk and a dining table, seating four to six people in a compact yet highly functional space.