Austin, Texas, USA
Designed by Lake Flato Architects, Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, and Looney & Associates, the Holdsworth Center campus has a distinct identity that draws from landscape elements through the use of stone, wood, metal, and a combination of sloped roofs that evoke a Hill Country aesthetic.
Holdsworth Center has recently been awarded a 2022 American Architecture Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
As a new resource for world-class training and leadership development for Texas public educators, the campus is designed to thoughtfully connect users to the native landscape and neighboring Lake Austin.
Upon arrival, parking is sited towards the main entry to encourage visitors to walk through the campus’ various trails, which weave through the buildings and central commons.
Building views are oriented towards the lake, and common outdoor spaces including courtyards, event lawns, and an amphitheater encourage users to immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape.
Deep overhangs and shaded porches throughout the campus are reminiscent of traditional Texas lake houses, and the use of natural materials such as wood and limestone were selected to achieve a timeless design that responds to the context of its place.
The master plan and design of the 44-acre campus retreat include flexible classrooms and event space, a social hub, administrative facilities, recreation space, a hotel, and casitas.
Project: Holdsworth Center
Architects: Lake|Flato Architects
Lead Architects: David Lake and Ted Flato
Associate Architects: Looney & Associates
Landscape Architects: Ten Eyck Landscape Architects
Contractor: Beck Group
Client: Holdsworth Center
Photographers: Peter Molick
