ANNA AND JOHN J. SIE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMPLEX

THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

The Anna and John Sie International Relations Complex at the University of Denver rests at a place of convergence on campus, transitioning from the historic campus core to newer phases of development toward the west. The 2-acre site occupies a gentle, south-facing slope and receives abundant sunlight throughout the seasons. The design of the landscape takes advantage of the topography and exposure to introduce xeric, native plants grouped according to water requirements. The sculpting of the groundplane articulates a juxtaposition of distinct spaces: from an upper social space as an extension of indoor programs, to a xeric landscape promoting native and well-adapted species, to a low point for water collection and filtration. This project was developed in collaboration with Anderson Mason Dale and university architect Mark Rodgers.