Guelph Campus Courtyard Improvements

As a part of a larger project to modernize the interior and exterior of Conestoga College’s Guelph Campus, SDG was retained to design upgrades to the interior courtyard landscape space. The project is envisioned to provide a revitalized courtyard area and improve the physical beauty of the campus and health and wellness impact to students and staff. All improvements are reflective of Conestoga College’s core vision, commitment to sustainability, and barrier-free access for all. Working with the College, the design of the courtyard is intended to provide an improved sense of entry and place, while creating spaces for individual seating, group gathering, and bringing the educational experience outdoors. The design creates a clear hierarchy governing the space – from the architecture to the trees, to the seat walls, to the Indigenous elements.  A large Indigenous-theme mural planned for the exterior wall, combined with elements of wood and stone surround a central gathering circle.  The material palette is being explored and will include low maintenance surfacing, shade elements, and new site furniture and seating opportunities. The introduction of an Indigenous plant material will aide in the creation of a more comfortable environment, with plant material also being chosen for low-maintenance and seasonal interest considerations. SDG’s scope of work includes the full range of landscape architectural services from schematic design to contract documents and administration.  Construction commenced in April 2023 and was completed in August 2023.

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Conestoga News | “Courtyard mural by Indigenous artist unveiled at Guelph Campus”