The University of Limerick in Ireland is a medical university and also has a residence area for its students. It is situated on both sides of the Shannon river, which is Ireland’s largest and longest. The new addition of buildings combines the campus with three existing, neighboring institutions: the Sports Pavillion, the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance, and the Health Sciences building. The formal, central medical school is folded and layered. The limestone it is built with is a direct reference to the territory in County Clare. As can be expected with a McNamara/Grafton design, the undercroft of the residence zones is carved out into archways that allow for public access and movement. They also provide an area of social gathering that is sheltered from the elements. The roof plan is transparent in some zones, allowing for the lighting of multiple spaces. The main stairwell runs the length of each building. It is designed spaciously so that it can also be an area to stop, take a load off, and enjoy conversation.