View a gallery of images from the recently-finished Downs Hall at KU

photo by: Nick Krug

A media member on a tour of Downs Hall looks into the South Dining Commons which adjoins Downs with Oliver Hall, Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.

photo by: Nick Krug

A commons space on the first floor of the newly-constructed Downs Hall.

photo by: Nick Krug

Residents of Downs Hall will have access to a kitchen on the main level.

photo by: Nick Krug

A main-level conference room is available to residents of Downs Hall.

photo by: Nick Krug

The rooms in Downs Hall come equipped with loft-style beds, which make room for storage below, but which can also be adjusted to sit lower to the ground.

photo by: Nick Krug

A food station in the center of the South Dining Commons.

photo by: Nick Krug

An outdoor space is located off of the South Dining Commons.

photo by: Nick Krug

A University of Kansas photographer shoots a photo of the entryway to Downs Hall, which connects the newly-constructed residentce hall with Oliver Hall, Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.