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Higher Education

We fully embrace our responsibility to society by designing spaces that emphasize academic learning and social development.

  • University of Florida Institute of Black Culture and Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures

Design Foundations in Cultural Identities

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three white building on a higher education campus in shenzen china
  • Shenzhen Institute of Design and Innovation

Campus Gracefully Blends Technology and Environment

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Exterior of two story building with glass windows and cement overhang roof with columns UNL Dinsdale Family Learning Commons.
  • University of Nebraska, Dinsdale Family Learning Commons

Library Transformed for Modern Learning

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Exterior with sidewalks leading up to and around the building comprised of angled jut-outs and a glass facade at Pima Community College Center of Excellence for Applied Technology.
  • Pima Community College Center of Excellence for Applied Technology

New CTE Building Pride of the Community

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  • Swarthmore College Dining and Community Commons

First Net-Zero Dining Facility in the Country

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Exterior facade with large white roof wrapping two story glass windows at Los Rios Community College District Elk Grove Center.
  • Los Rios Community College District-CRC Elk Grove Center Phase Two

Transparent, Engaging Science Building

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the exterior of Valencia College illuminated at dusk
  • Valencia College, Poinciana Campus

Campus and Community Weave History Together

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illuminated glass facade of Arapahoe Community College Sturm Campus
  • Arapahoe Community College, Sturm Collaboration Campus

Collaborative Community Education

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exterior of the Colorado State University Pueblo Center for Integrated Health and Humanities
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo, Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry

Building Transformed for Modern Learning

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rendered conceptual master plan for arts and science buildings at vanderbilt university
  • Vanderbilt University

Trans-Institutional Plan Sets New Campus Standards

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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Facility from across an intersection with hill in the background
  • California Polytechnic State University, Vista Grande Dining Facility

Dining Pavilion Embodies Home Away from Home

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exterior of mt. san jacinto math and science building with a view of a walkway and people
  • Mt. San Jacinto College Math and Science Building

Dynamic New Building Enriches Students

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Press+Firm News

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Higher Education Leader Joins the Firm in Texas

Emily Winters will collaborate with design teams locally and nationally to grow the firm’s Higher Education practice statewide.

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A Holistic Design Approach for Campus, Community, and Planet

DLR Group Senior Principal Stu Rothenberger shares three projects with Facilities Manager that highlight holistic problem-solving to benefit campuses and communities.

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The Future of the Physical Campus

Principal Benjamin Strain, AIA, LEED AP, joins the spaces4learning podcast to address the question on everyone's mind: "What’s the future of the physical campus?"

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DLR Group Grows Science + Technology Practice

Chris Ertl, AIA, LEED AP, joins DLR Group to elevate the firm’s global science and technology practice.

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Rich in Black History but Long Underfunded, These HBCU Campuses Will be Preserved

A new pilot grant program is designed to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities preserve significant buildings and sites on their campuses--an initiative that is long overdue.

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DLR Group Selected for Performing Arts Design at Two California Colleges

New facilities will provide modern environments for performing arts and music students at two higher education institutions.

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Construction Begins on New Fine Arts Complex at Allan Hancock College

DLR Group’s design promotes cross-disciplinary learning opportunities and connects the arts with the broader campus and community.

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DLR Group Adds Interior Design Expertise in Kansas City

DLR Group welcomes Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA, to the Kansas City office.

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Ideas

The Evolution of Campus

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The Evolution of Campus: A New Normal for Higher Education

A second phase of ongoing research across colleges and universities focused on long-term thinking that addresses vulnerabilities and potential benefits for students, faculties, and communities.

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COVID-19, E-Learning, and the Collegiate Pedagogy Model

Out of necessity came change, then widespread innovation in interactions between teachers, students, and the learning environment.

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Instituting a “Door is Always Open” Approach to Academic Offices

While the recent shift to virtual office hours was done out of necessity, the concept has significant potential to become a long-term solution on higher education campuses nationwide.

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Pulling Back the Curtain on Higher Education Vulnerabilities

How are colleges and universities bringing students back to school, if not back to campus?

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Planning for a Resilient Future in Higher Education

Effective, engaged, and integrated planning doesn't propose to guess the future; it empowers colleges and universities to be adaptable and resilient during uncertain times.

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Leadership

Connect with our Team

If you haven't met them on campus yet... you can find their contact info here.

Linsey Graff

Campus Planner Senior Associate

Linsey Graff

Assoc. AIA
Campus Planner Senior Associate
Linsey is a Senior Associate and campus planner in our Phoenix office.

Stuart Rothenberger

Global Higher Education Leader Senior Principal

Stuart Rothenberger

AIA, LEED AP
Global Higher Education Leader Senior Principal
Stu is the global leader of our Higher Education studio.

Premnath Sundharam

Applied Research Leader Senior Principal

Premnath Sundharam

AIA, WELL AP
Applied Research Leader Senior Principal
Prem leads our Research & Development studio and is recognized thought leader on sustainability and research informed design.

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Healthcare

At the center of our practice is an individual – be it a patient, caregiver, instructor, or student. Our design extends beyond the building to consider the emotional, mental, and social wellbeing of its inhabitants. We leverage our experience and knowledge to deliver evidence-based design solutions while rooting our practice in empathy.

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Cultural + Performing Arts

Behind every performance, museum exhibition, or cultural event is an interwoven backdrop of complex issues that design thinking can resolve. Whether designing a new venue or reimagining an existing one, we promise to create spaces that enrich the community, empower creative expression, and set the stage for cultural and economic vitality.

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