Within its greenfield context, the UNT Frisco campus preserves the site’s natural assets while heightening the landscape experience with outdoor amenities that frame views of the expansive nature beyond to establish the character of the campus and set the course for campus growth. With the knowledge gained from SWA’s involvement in the master plan phase of the project, building and outdoor spaces in Phase 1 are oriented for optimal benefits working with the natural landscape. The main entry drive sweeps through the wooded wetland preservation zone, over the ravine and nature trail, to the main entry plaza, providing a glimpse of the Ridge Mall promenades and Tower Plaza on the west side of the building. A collection of spaces along the Ridge Mall transitions from outdoor classrooms to collaboration and informal hangout spaces reinforcing student life. These spaces culminate at an amphitheater overlooking the meadow at the southern tip of the campus.
Stanford Toyon Hall
Toyon Hall, a significant historic building originally designed by Bakewell and Brown Architects in 1922, is a three-story structure centered around a magnificent formal courtyard with arcades and arches. The purpose of the project was to preserve, maintain and enhance the building and site. SWA scope of work included evaluation of existing site conditions and...
Stanford University Terman Park
The removal of an existing building adjacent to the center of Stanford’s campus provided a unique opportunity to fashion an interim park space. The project emphasizes reuse and seeks to utilize salvaged materials as well as the existing grading and fountain as key features of the park. As a multifunctional performance and recreational space, the project ...
CSULB Liberal Arts Courtyards
The programming and design of the Liberal Art Courtyards were the result of the successful landscape master plan for 322 acres, completed by SWA in 2012 and enhancing the existing campus aesthetic and experience while improving functional relationships for its students, faculty, and community. Considerations included a wealth of open spaces largely devoted to ...
Cañada College Kinesiology & Wellness
In collaboration with ELS, SWA designed a new landmark for Canada College, the Kinesiology & Wellness Center. The project replaced a windowless 1960s-era gym building and outdoor asphalt yard with the glassy new building and infinity pool deck on this hilltop campus with fantastic views. The project also created a new campus arrival and ceremonial overlo...