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Higher Education Sam Houston State University Hoyt Art Complex

Project Description

A vibrant hub for visual and performing arts with an outdoor sculpture garden

The Sam Houston State University Hoyt Art Complex Building is a state-of-the-art 71.5000 SF facility designed to foster creativity, innovation, and artistic exploration among students, faculty, and the wider community. Situated at the heart of the university campus, the complex serves as a vibrant hub for the visual and performing arts, encompassing a diverse range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital media, and theater. The building includes studio spaces, gallery spaces, performance spaces, classrooms and workshops, and a resource center.

Surrounding the complex, an inviting outdoor sculpture garden offers a tranquil setting for reflection, inspiration, and public art installations, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the campus and promoting interaction between art and nature.

Project Highlights

Location:Huntsville, TX
Client:Sam Houston State University
Size:71,500 SF

Plant & Materials Palette

Shaping the Outdoor Experience

Tree

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Tree

Slender Silhouette Sweet Gum

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

Tree

Cedar Elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Tree

Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

Shrubs

Indian Hawthorne

Raphiolepis indica

Medium Grass

Gulf Muhly

Muhlenbergia Capillaris

Perennial

Foxtail Fern

Asparagus Meyeri

Perennial

Walking Iris

Neomarica gracilis

Groundcover

Asian Jasmine

Trachelospermum asiaticum

Project Team

The Campus & Commercial Studio at KW brings together a wealth of knowledge and expertise spanning various fields, including Design, Project Management, and Construction Administration. Together, our team Builds the Exceptional by assessing how each phase influences the entirety of the project allowing us to authentically connect people to their environment.

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Travis Triola

Director of Urban Lifestyle

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Sean Hewitt

Project Executive

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Bradley Pointon

Construction Administration Executive