UK Alumni Commons Designed by Alumnus

An amazing article featuring our very own Mark Arnold and his recent work on the Alumni Commons project on the University of Kentucky campus. Mark is passionate about creating outdoor spaces that enhance communities and quality of life for all users.

See the whole article at: https://issuu.com/kentuckyalumni/docs/winter_2023_combine_web/s/40403378

Bell Engineering is very happy to see the completion of the Alumni Commons project on the University of Kentucky campus. The idea for this project began with some preliminary concept sketches five years ago. This was followed by extensive conversations with stakeholders who embraced the desire of President Capilouto to return the heart of the campus to the pedestrian.

The Concept - take a pathway and create a diversity of experience - make it accessible to every student - activate it with central gathering areas (think piazza) create a central datum - establish a canvas for art and impromptu events and return huge expanses of asphalt to the landscape.

See more including photos, project details, timeline, and a time-lapse of construction on UK's website.

UK Dedicates Alumni Commons: https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/uk-dedicates-alumni-commons 

UK Alumni Commons Media: https://alumnicommons.uky.edu/media 

UK Construction Time-lapse: https://share.earthcam.net/tJ90CoLmq7TzrY396Yd88DjKK2YfN9hZsjA_eTlzZMQ!/alumni_commons/alumni_commons/view_1