Sesquicentennial Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 Merit Award in the Large Scale Design category by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (WI ASLA).
The award celebrates excellence in landscape architecture and site design, and it highlights the building’s transformative impact on the campus environment. Designed in close collaboration with landscape architects and planners committed to sustainability and community engagement, Sesquicentennial Hall exemplifies innovative design solutions at scale.
WI ASLA's Merit Award honors projects that demonstrate superior professional accomplishment and contribute meaningfully to the built and natural environment. Sesquicentennial Hall was commended for its harmonious integration of outdoor learning spaces, stormwater management systems, native plantings and pedestrian connectivity, all of which align with the university's long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship.
"Sesquicentennial Hall’s recognition by the Wisconsin Chapter of ASLA affirms our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and creating transformative learning environments for our students,” said Dr. Philip J. Parker, dean of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science.
The WI ASLA, founded to advance the profession of landscape architecture and promote sustainable design across the state, presents the Merit Awards annually to recognize outstanding achievement in the field.
To learn more about the award and the work of WI ASLA, visit www.wiasla.com.