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Laguna DeVargas Hall

Laguna & DeVargas Halls. [Source](https://issuu.com/unmreslife/docs/housing_recruitment_brochure_2022-23_rev7_for_issu)

Laguna & DeVargas Halls. Source

Laguna DeVargas Hall (LDV) is one of the most distinctive and more classical residence halls at UNM. Having been built during the late 60s, construction for the dorm finished in 1969 and was praised for its unique and fresh design. Each suite accommodates up to six residents, providing a balance between privacy and community living. This suite-style design was introduced to provide a more modern and comfortable living space, with shared bathrooms and common areas that encourage social interaction. And depending on which room you get, you may even see a beautiful view of the Sandia Mountains standing proudly in the distance when on the 3rd floor!

Here can be seen two young gentlmen on the left walking across the DeVargas Courtyard in 1971. On the right, a current picture of the Hall, with the fountain now removed.

Key Features: Where you will stay, carpeted rooms come with large solid wood closets and built-in dresser drawers for any clothes, projects, pantry storage or even secret friends you may want to hide for a later party. Laguna DeVargas Hall comes with student lounges on each floor for socializing and studying. You will also notice TVs on each of these lounges. There is a full kitchen and laundry facilities in common areas just right at the basement levels. DeVargas offers Co-ed living on an alternating suite basis. In case you need an area to kick back with friends or want to lounge out in peace, DeVargas Hall has you covered! With a recreation area in the basement, open 24/7, you can’t go wrong.

 
Laguna DeVargas Hall was designed by Architects Ernest J. Kump, William W. Ellison and associates of them. Here, the original blueprint for the hall.

Knowing that the The Laguna DeVargas Halls were designed to foster a balance between community engagement

and personal privacy, making them a popular choice for students who

prefer a more independent living arrangement, they have engaged with helping foster academic groups as well.

Over the years, Laguna DeVargas Hall has hosted various Living

Learning Communities (LLCs), including STEM and Fine Arts programs, helping students connect with peers who

share their academic interests.

STEM LLC – A community for students interested in science, engineering, and planetary sciences.

And Fine Arts LLC – A space for students passionate about music, dance, theater, and visual arts.

 

Laguna DeVargas Hall consists of comfortable suite-style living arrangements, offering a mix of single and double rooms with shared bathrooms. Everyone loves to have a neraby bathroom!

Unique Layout

Within the Lugana Hall setup, you will find four sectors for DeVargas. All made to incorporate space and order for those moving in.

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About LDV’s lead architect

Mr. Ernest J. Kump. [Source](https://alchetron.com/Ernest-J-Kump)

Mr. Ernest J. Kump. Source

Mr. Ernest J. Kump was born on December 29th, 1911 and passed away on November 4th, 1999. Throughout his life, Mr. Kump had accomplished many great architect projects across America. He has even been considered by The American Institute of Architects as “a pioneer of modular practices and systems concepts in architecture.” Source During the 1960s especially, Ernest J. Kump played a major role for UNM, giving the University the ‘“Ultra-Modern”’ look. Resulting in buildings like Laguna DeVargas and how their unique design helps give UNM a special place in the modern architect world.

DeVargas Aesthetic

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3D DeVargas soap bottle scan

Meyers Soap Bottle by Brodriguez777 on Sketchfab

Interview with the one and only!

In the gathering for the ways of DeVargas, my team and I were able to spot and ask DeVargas some questions about himself along with quick facts. In my time spent with him, I collected the vibe that he was a very chill and down to Earth being…well, you kinda need to be down to Earth if you want to be a functional building. Please take a listen to this little snippet of the interview with DeVargas found here.

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