Stevens & Wilkinson’s Clemson Core Campus Precinct project presented Merit Award by the Columbia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects South Carolina
November 5, 2018
Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced today that the recently completed Clemson University Core Campus Precinct was presented a Merit Award by the Columbia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC).
The purpose of the Design Awards program is to encourage and recognize distinguished architectural achievement, to honor architectural teams, their clients and consultants who work together to improve the built environment, and to demonstrate and raise public awareness of the architect’s role in shaping the quality of life through superior design. The 2018 Design Awards jury selected the winners in this year’s competition.
Following a 2002 campus master plan decision to demolish and replace three major buildings in the middle of its main campus, Clemson University and Stevens & Wilkinson set out to reimagine the university’s entire Core Campus Precinct. Comprised of nearly 286,000-square feet, with a construction cost of approximately $83 million, the Core Campus Precinct achieves the growing demands for contemporary housing and dining options.
The design team, consisting of Stevens & Wilkinson, VMDO Architects and Sasaki, diligently worked to develop a clear and engaging vision for the Precinct’s evolution. The primary goals for this project included capturing the best of the “Clemson experience,” advanced coordination of future projects outlined in the campus master plan, creating a facility to enable recruitment and retention of students, and achieving LEED Silver Certification, which the U.S. Green Building Council confirmed the project accomplished late last year.
“This project presents a forward-looking approach to housing, academics, dining and student life programs in the higher education realm,” said Ashby Gressette, AIA, principal and president of Stevens & Wilkinson. “This new mixed-use center is a place where current and prospective students can connect with Clemson’s traditions in an exciting contemporary atmosphere. We look forward to seeing how this project will further influence the higher education sector of our industry.”
The award-recipients were announced at this year’s Design Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Thursday, November 1 at 1208 Washington Place in Columbia, South Carolina.
About Stevens & Wilkinson
Founded in 1919, Stevens & Wilkinson is a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm committed to providing clients with “Smart Design Solutions.” The firm’s combined design capabilities lead to projects executed with creative, innovative and holistic design solutions. Learn more: www.stevens-wilkinson.com.
