Project Details
| Description | Urban Design & Public Spaces Cultural & Historical |
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Client | University of South Florida |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
Students at the University of South Florida find a welcoming retreat from the bustle of campus life under the shady trellis of the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. Flanked by stately palms, the memorial includes a series of pools and fountains surrounding a bronze bust of Dr. King. The plaza provides ample room for a variety of activities ranging from individual study to large formal gatherings.
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Plaza achieves a number of important goals for the university:
- Creates a focal point at the heart of the campus
- Makes a stunning and memorable visual statement
- Provides a comfortable outdoor space for a variety of activities
- Links vital student services located in several buildings with shaded walkways
- Provides a reflective setting for the commemoration of Dr. King
By thoroughly understanding diverse goals and objectives for the project, we designed a useful and enduring space that has come to symbolize the highest ideals of the university.
