The School & Corporate Campus Issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News saw many firms submit their projects for feature consideration. Southwestern College Botanical Garden is one of several great projects we are excited to showcase on LandscapeArchitect.com.

 
The renovation of the Southwestern College Botanical Garden was focused on "A GARDEN OF POSSIBILITIES". The project centered on preserving the existing garden's specimen trees, particularly a 50-year-old Southern Live Oak, which became the central feature, guiding the entire layout and design of the renovated botanic garden. Today, the renovated 4-acre site offers essential hands-on learning opportunities for students pursuing degrees in horticultural-related fields. The new buildings, outdoor classrooms and laboratories, community gardens, nursery display and sales areas, and outdoor community event spaces are welcoming additions to the campus. The garden is also open to the public and provides great spaces for the community to explore and connect with the College. The project also reflects the College's strong commitment to ensuring inclusive access to all its spaces by providing one-story buildings without the need for elevators or stairs, while carefully designed ramps and walks seamlessly connect with the primary pathways. This thoughtful approach ensures that everyone, regardless of physical ability, has access to the garden.

"The Southwestern College Botanical Garden is a reflection of our commitment to creating beautiful, sustainable spaces that serve not only our students and staff, but the entire community," said Dr. Mark Sanchez, Superintendent/President of Southwestern College. "We are proud to offer classes and programs that are open to everyone, and this garden stands as a living classroom where learning, wellness, and connection can thrive. This recognition is a testament to the vision, collaboration, and hard work of our facilities team and community partners who brought this sustainable, educational, and inspiring space to life for our students and the region."

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