The news is out, Surface 678 has received 9 project awards in 2024! It's an honor to have our work recognized and we're so proud of our team for this incredible achievement. Want to learn more about our 2024 award-winning projects? Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eb8ZGX8f
Surface 678
Architecture and Planning
Durham, NC 1,217 followers
Design is our focus. We create iconic landscapes throughout the southeast region and beyond.
About us
Founded in 1993, Surface 678 is an innovative, award-winning landscape architectural firm focused on design, craft and stewardship. Providing architectural site design, urban design, community and recreational planning, and comprehensive master planning, Surface serves the academic, cultural, civic, corporate, healthcare, senior living, and recreation markets across the Southeast United States from our office in downtown Durham, NC. We are designers who search for unique and interesting solutions that are contextual to a community and its culture. Our core mission is connecting people and places through design excellence, pursuing planning and design objectives that are idea-inspired and form-based. In 2022, Surface 678 was honored with three rewards by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects: two Merit Rewards in General Design and one Merit Reward in Analysis and Planning. For more information visit www.surface678.com.
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External link for Surface 678
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, NC
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1993
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The Imperial Building
215 Morris Street
Durham, NC 27701, US
Employees at Surface 678
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It's been an incredible journey with our team working on Clemson's new College of Veterinary Medicine campus! Check out Greenville Journal's latest publication to learn more about the project. 👏
This new college is coming out of the ground now. It's exciting to be part of this incredible project! It's been great working with the Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine staff, LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. and Turner Construction Company under the leadership of Jennifer Wood PE, CFM, GGP to manage this significant project. It's been a great team effort on all fronts.
Clemson's new veterinary college beginning to take shape
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It's a great feeling to kick off the John P. Top Green Community Center project alongside HH Architecture! We recently had the pleasure of meeting with the local community to gather their feedback on several concept designs created by our team. Every conversation and interaction is a meaningful part of the design process. Engaging with the community is essential for any communal project, as it ensures the final result reflects the vibrant local culture, history, and people. #landscapearchitecture #parksandrecreation #community #meaningfuldesign #surface678
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Studies show the natural environment is emotionally beneficial for human health. As we continue to face the dual challenges of climate change and globalization, many are experiencing the negative emotional impacts of environmental loss, or ecological grief. The ASLA article "To Quell Ecological Grief, Expand Ecological Literacy" explores how enhancing ecological literacy can be a powerful tool in addressing these feelings. At Surface 678, we see this concern firsthand. By incorporating these insights and biophilia into our designs, we strive to deepen the connection between communities and the natural world, promoting both healing and sustainable, preservation practices. https://lnkd.in/eEXiVx5D #sustainability #landscapearchitecture #climatechange #ASLA #Surface678
To Quell Ecological Grief, Expand Ecological Literacy
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The development of Wake Tech Community College's East Campus continues! In recent news, WTCC East celebrated the completion of the General Education Building set to open for the Fall 2024 semester. As the campus continues to evolve, additional programs will be available for individuals who seek to pursue careers in public safety, engineering, aviation, and more. Check out our latest post on our website to learn more about the campus's continued development and our team's role in bringing this state-of-the-art campus to life! https://lnkd.in/gH_3A6EQ Lord Aeck Sargent, HH Architecture, BSA LifeStructures #surface678 #waketech #campusdesign
Wake Tech Community College East Campus's Grand Opening & Exciting Future Developments - Surface 678
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🏗️ Exciting progress happening at the Town of Fuquay-Varina Community Center North! This two-story, 79,950-SF facility incorporates diverse programming for recreation and gathering, including a second floor wing for active adults. It will soon be a vibrant hub where the community can connect, learn, and move. EDIFICE Construction, Surface 678, Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers, Salas O'Brien, The Wooten Company
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Another extraordinary development is happening at HUB RTP. As the long-term goals and fast-paced construction of Research Triangle Park's downtown come to fruition, GoTriangle celebrates a $25,000,000 federal grant to improve regional connections through a transit hub at RTP! Our team at Surface 678 is ecstatic to see such growth as the project continues. What does this mean for the future of the Triangle's up-and-coming downtown? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-nqeDHF #landscapearchitecture #HUBRTP #researchtrianglepark #landscapedesign #gotriangle #mixeduse #surface678
GoTriangle wins a $25 million federal grant to better connect the region through a transit hub at RTP
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We’re excited to share the recent feature in the July 2024 issue of Our State magazine, highlighting the remarkable legacy of John Chavis, the first black man in the U.S. to earn a college degree. At Surface 678, we were privileged to contribute to the John Chavis Memorial Park project, where Chavis' change-making spirit and commitment to education inspired our landscape design. Chavis established a groundbreaking school in Raleigh where he taught both black and white students, embodying his vision of education equity and equality for all. However, his efforts were tragically cut short when discriminatory laws in the early 1830s forced the closure of his school, making public teaching and preaching illegal for people of color, a cause he passionately fought for. Following the efforts of John Chavis and the park’s founding in 1937, the park continued to build a rich, cultural history including the site’s original carousel house built in 1940, the installation of the War Mothers Memorial bench in 1945, local HBCUs use the park for their athletic programs in the 1930s-1940s, the Raleigh Tigers semi-pro baseball team play at Chavis’ baseball field through 1950s-1960s, and so much more. This site served as a meaningful place for many black people during a deplorable era. Our approach to the John Chavis Memorial Park project, highlighted in Our State's "A Noble Namesake" section, underscores our dedication to cultural and historical preservation. By incorporating Chavis' inspiring story into our design, we honor his legacy and strive to inspire future generations. Discover more about this transformative project and Chavis' enduring impact by reading the full article: https://lnkd.in/ema6aT-8 --------- Source: City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation. (2024, January 16). History of John Chavis Memorial Park. Raleighnc.gov. https://lnkd.in/eZ5ieXsk.
A Noble Namesake
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As the development of the Wake Tech East Campus continues, we're thrilled to announce the official ground breaking of the 4.0 Advanced Industries building! The building will be equipped with facilities for students with aspirations to pursue careers in technology, engineering, biopharmaceuticals, aircraft operations, and more. As a part of the Lord Aeck Sargent team, our scope consists of site analysis, concept design, and site plan development for stormwater opportunities, pedestrian circulation, vehicular circulation, and public transportation systems. As this site enters construction, the 4.0 building will expand upon the developing campus, further creating a sense of place and academic destination. It has been a privilege to contribute to the development of WTCC's new East Campus. We look forward to watching this campus evolve and come to life! 🎉 #surface678 #landscapearchitecture #waketech #collegecampusdesign #groundbreaking #landscapedesign
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The Baucom Elementary project is officially in the homestretch! Located in Apex, this elementary school is projected to wrap up this summer, welcoming students into the new facility for the 2024-2025 school year. Working alongside our team, composed of Andre Johnson Architects, NV5, and Skanska, Surface 678 handled the exterior landscape, which consists of a series of courtyards conjoining two of the school's primary buildings. Other design elements include small structures, playgrounds, athletic fields and fitness paths, a parking lot, vehicular drive, and bus parking area. By Fall 2024, the site will include all the necessities that contribute to student learning, nourishment, and development. #landscapearchitecture #elementaryschool #campusdesign #placemaking #landscapedesign #surface678 https://lnkd.in/ejcTShx9
Baucom Elementary rebuild Apex NC
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