Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
The two-acre downtown Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a showcase of art and a “green oasis” for public gathering and events. The park was formerly an old industrial site and is located next to the Industrial Artisan District. More than 30 “whirligigs” created by artist Vollis Simpson highlight of the downtown park, exhibiting art conservation […]
Truist Leadership Institute
Seated on 11 acres of forest, the Truist Leadership Institute is a retreat for a four-day leadership program hosted by the BB&T Leadership Institute. The built form of the building is reminiscent of the forest around it, reflecting the structure of a tree nestled into the forest. Surface 678 was able to preserve over 50 […]
Wake Technical Community College RTP Campus
Wake Technical Community College began the first phase of the Research Triangle Campus in 2015. Surface 678 enhanced the master plan to reflect a denser array of buildings and a more cohesive community connection during the planning of Classroom Building 1. The site design program includes drop-off areas, bus stops, greenway access, building entry points, […]
Duke University Hollows Residence Hall
The project includes the design of two residence halls with 352 beds and approximately 190,500 square feet. The buildings are sited in existing parking lots or in wooded space near Eden’s Quad. Surface 678’s role includes site selection and connectivity to the main quad and academic facilities to the north of the quad. Additionally, Surface […]