Twin Towers

Concord University, established in 1872, had seen substantial growth by the 1960s, necessitating expanded housing facilities to accommodate the increasing student population. The twin towers were constructed to meet this demand, providing modern amenities and a community-oriented living environment. They were built in 1969 during the tenure of Concord President Joseph Franklin Marsh Jr. These towers, known as North Tower for the women and South Tower for the men, were part of the student housing complex. 

The towers were emblematic of the era's architectural trends, featuring a utilitarian design common in mid-20th-century collegiate structures. Only one floor of South Tower had air-conditioning, all others just had heaters in front of the windows. There was no air-conditioning in the North Tower. Each suite had two rooms, a shared foyer area with a mirror and sink, a shared bathroom that had a curved shower (no shower curtain needed), and a shared closet space. Information furnished by Lauren Armadillo Phillips, who worked in Housing at Concord in 2024.

During the year ended June 30, 2015, the University issued $16.5 million in bonds to renovate the North and South Towers dormitories. Renovations were completed in 2017.

North and South Tower houses approximately 330 residents in each building. Tower rooms are normally arranged with two beds per room and two rooms to a suite. Each suite contains a bathroom, foyer (with a sink) and a storage closet shared by all members. The two structures share a large lounge area with pool tables and ping pong tables. This lounge also connects the buildings to the Fitness Center. Each Tower has a TV Lounge with surround sound, laundry facilities, public kitchen, and 18 private study areas. Several suites were also updated to be more accessible and possess sensors for those who are hearing or vision impaired.

During the renovations the buildings received new roofs, new energy efficient exterior paneling, storefront doors, increased number of air-conditioned public spaces and private study rooms, wireless internet throughout the building and new network cables.  The suites were updated, with every bathroom receiving new tile, shower, mirrors with vanity lighting, and bathroom sink. Each foyer was repainted, receiving new flooring, new cabinets, sink, mirror, and vanity lighting. Every room was repainted and received new carpet, windows, and AC units.

Rooms in each tower have two adjustable height twin extra-long beds, two desks, two chairs, two dressers, two wardrobes, and five receptacles with ten outlets. (Source: concord.edu, concordu residence halls).