Access to all features in the pond landscape is comfortable and universally accessible, and the path system provides a beautiful recreation spot for the whole community. Bald cypress are featured prominently as stabilizers of wetland shelves, and their cypress knees create visual interest as they mature.
The northern edge of the pond is designed as a successional woodland negotiating the forested perimeter, while the south edge creates a series of wetland shelves providing multiple access points, views, and experiences - a pavilion and boardwalk structure and navigate the water’s edge elevation markers located on the pavilion pilings provide visitors the opportunity to note the fluctuation of water during massive rain events or dry periods. The balance of designed formal and informal elements allows the pond to mediate both its natural and cultural contexts. Following a process involving students, faculty, and cross-disciplinary professionals, the new landscape is now deeply integrated into the daily rituals and activities of campus life.
NELSON BYRD WOLTZ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FULL
It was paramount that resultant designs embodied the values of the institution and the student body to its full capacity.
Collaboration and Design Excellence The design process prioritized collaboration.
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