Washington University in St. Louis
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, MO | A transformative capital project at the East End of Washington University in St. Louis creates a timeless, resilient landscape for the new era. MVLA led a multidisciplinary team to develop a planning framework for the 30-acre campus entry that shifts cars underground, enlivening campus life and creating a pedestrian arrival open to the city and the adjacent Forest Park. The design is rooted in the historic plan from 1895 by the Olmsted Brothers and the planning of architects Cope and Stewardson. MVLA went on to complete the landscape design and construction phases with four architectural teams. Diverse planting replaces a monoculture of declining allee trees and 6+ acres of parking with a beautiful, performative design. The resulting landscape serves as a beacon of environmental stewardship and encourages interdisciplinary interaction and community engagement.
2023 AIA Regional & Urban Design Award, 2023 Potomac ASLA Honor Award Winner in Design-Built, 2020 SCUP Excellence in Planning District or Campus Component Winner
