Life at the University of Michigan will move fast. Between classes, group projects, campus events, and football Saturdays at the Big House, college life can quickly become overwhelming without dedicated spaces to step aside and recharge. At Hub William, our rooftop will feature a variety of outdoor spaces designed to do just that.
The rooftop pool and terrace will combine a heated swimming pool, shaded lounge seating, grilling stations, and open-air gathering areas overlooking the city. These amenities will give residents the space and resources they need to unwind during the week and on weekends without leaving the comfort of their UMich off-campus housing.
What Outdoor Features Will Be Available on the Rooftop at Hub William?
The rooftop will be organized into several outdoor zones that support both relaxation and group gatherings. Seating areas, shaded structures, and open terraces will allow residents to move easily between the pool, dining spaces, and lounge areas.
Features will include:
- Heated rooftop swimming pool
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Daybeds positioned inside shaded pergola cabanas
- Outdoor terrace seating areas
- Grilling stations
- Communal dining tables
- Lawn-style recreation space with cornhole
- Adirondack-style chairs
- Outdoor TV area
The layout will separate quiet lounging areas from more active gathering spaces. Some residents will relax near the pool while others gather around the grills or tables, allowing multiple groups to use the terrace at the same time.
Daily Student Life on the Rooftop
Outdoor spaces will naturally become part of daily routines in student housing communities. At Hub William, the rooftop terrace will provide a convenient place to spend time outside without leaving the building.
In the afternoon, residents may head upstairs between classes. Some will bring a laptop or reading materials, while others take a short break after a morning on campus. The seating areas around the terrace will offer options for both quiet downtime and casual conversation.
Evenings will often shift toward more social activity. Friends may gather near the grills to cook dinner together, while others settle into lounge chairs or daybeds by the pool. Communal tables will create space for shared meals or group hangouts.
Football weekends will add another layer of activity. When the Wolverines play at Michigan Stadium, the rooftop will become a place where residents gather before or after heading toward campus. The outdoor TV and terrace seating will make it easy to keep an eye on highlights while enjoying the atmosphere around Ann Arbor.
Rooftop Views Over Ann Arbor
Being several stories above street level will give the rooftop terrace a clear vantage point across downtown Ann Arbor. From the pool deck and lounge seating areas, residents will be able to look out toward nearby neighborhoods and parts of the University of Michigan campus.
The terrace will become especially popular later in the day. As evening approaches, residents may gather around the seating areas or stretch out on daybeds near the pool while the city skyline shifts with the sunset. The elevated setting will offer a quieter environment while remaining close to the activity of downtown and campus.
See the Rooftop at Hub William
The rooftop pool and terrace will add another shared space to daily life at Hub William. Residents will be able to swim, grill dinner with roommates, relax on the lounge seating, or meet friends before heading out around campus.
If you want to see how the rooftop connects with the rest of the community, view the Hub William Gallery page for a closer look at the terrace and heated pool.
