The Community Design Studio (CDS) provides educational, research and service opportunities in the areas of architecture and community planning to achieve the goals of economic and sustainable development and the goals of affordable housing for communities served by Texas Tech University. The CDS serves in the capacity of incubating projects in preparation for funding opportunities and professional services.

The studio is organized as a division of the Architecture Research Center, based in the College of Architecture. The studio is affiliated with the Association of Community Design and the International Play Association. The studio has interdisciplinary associations with all the colleges on campus.

Projects:

Lubbock Regional Arts Center:  Funding by Lubbock Regional Arts Center, Amount: $16,000, Oct. 1998 – Spring 2000 CDS determined needs and required space and relationships.  Consulted with architects HHPA (Hardy, Holzman, Pfeiffer Architects), engineers Allied Associates, and acoustical consultant Jack Randorff to develop a conceptual design based on renovating an existing fire station for use by the Arts Center.  Construction begins in Spring 2001.

Therapeutic Child Development Center: Funding by Women’s Protective Services, Inc. $3000, Fall 1998 – May 2000

Therapeutic Child Development Center and after school/summer childcare facility.  Conceptual design for an administrative headquarters, therapeutic childcare facility, and an after school care facility.

Frenship ISD campus plan: Funding by Frenship ISD, $1000, Summer 1999

Developed an overall campus plan, including signage, paths, and nodes for Frenship ISD

Lamar Building in Crosbyton, Texas: Funding by Federal Intermodal Transportation Grant, $1000, Summer 1999 – Fall 1999

Adaptive Reuse of the historic Lamar Building on the town square in Crosbyton, Texas into a bus station, tearoom, and antique mall.  Project included initial grant proposal to the federal government, which successfully received $450,000 in funding.  Project is under construction

Head Start Classrooms: Funding by Federal Grant to College of Human Sciences, $1000, Summer 1999- Fall 1999

Developed conceptual design for two Head Start Early Learning Center classrooms in an existing housing authority building.  Completed in conjunction with the College of Human Services.

St. Joseph’s Catholic School: Funding by St. Josephs, $1000, Fall 1999

Visualization for the diocese school associated with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Slaton.  Includes concepts for a conference center, renovations to St. Joseph’s Hall, and additions to the school itself.

Design Charette: AIA / Academy of Architecture and Health, Oct. 1999

Meredith Hawkins, graduate student in the College of Architecture, received an $8000 fellowship from charette

St. Michael’s Church additions: Funding by St. Michael’s in Ralls, Texas, $500, Fall 1999

Developed design concepts for church additions

Alderson Outdoor Classroom: Funding by Lubbock ISD, $500, Fall 1999

Developed design concepts for an outdoor classroom at Alderson Junior High School

MLK development: Funding by the City of Lubbock, $2000, Spring 2000

Developed design concepts for retail center at MLK and Parkway

Trailblazers Memorial: Funding by the City of Lubbock and MLK Commemorative Council, $1500, Summer 2000

Developed design concepts for Trailblazers Memorial at the MLK memorial park in Lubbock, Texas

Baptist Church Addition: Funding by Lyons Chapel Baptist Church, $3000, Summer 2000 Developed design concepts for Lyons Chapel Baptist Church

ARK Kennels: Funding by ARK (Animal Research Kennels) and the City of Lubbock, $1500, Summer 2000 Design concepts for animal shelter and park