MSLA：When Foothill College began a campus-wide renovation of its deteriorating landscape, the design challenge was significant: reconstruct a 122-acre, award-winning campus in a manner that didn’t destroy the dignity of the original design, yet modernized the spaces for the 21st century.

Beyond needing repairs and code updates, the college lacked social spaces to encourage learning outside the classroom. The solution balanced restoration and redesign while elevating the campus’ sustainability standards. In keeping with the original design approach, a family of materials were uniquely composed within each court to best serve the academic programs. The result is a rejuvenated landmark campus that honors an influential historic vision.