SMITHSONIAN SOUTH MALL CAMPUS MASTERPLAN
Description:
Home to the iconic Smithsonian Castle, the South Mall Campus is the symbolic heart of the Smithsonian Institution. The landscape of the Smithsonian has been many things during its over 150 year history: a picturesque park, a utilitarian yard, and a storage and exhibition space for growing collections. Now, as a garden with a national reputation for its energetic horticultural displays, it rivals the museum collections as an educational and cultural showpiece. As part of the Master Plan team, Surfacedesign, Inc. (SDI) had the honor of re-imagining the landscape of the South Mall as a cohesive campus that integrates the gardens with the visionary architectural design of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).
Location:
Washington, DC
Date Completed:
Ongoing
Project Team:
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
Recognition/Awards:
American Society of College and University Planning Award, 2015
AIA New York Design Award, 2015
